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A match of Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle is a deep, muted brown with a warm cocoa base and a subdued red-yellow undertone. At an LRV of 12.05, it reads fairly dark, but the low chroma keeps it from looking sharp or overly saturated.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to MSL221 Chocolate Truffle can be used on metal brackets, vent covers, speaker grilles, switch plates, picture frames, shelving supports, mailboxes, shutters, railings, and painted PVC when a warm brown finish is needed on a small part or removable piece. It is also a practical choice for hardware, fixture housings, and furniture accents where spray application helps reach edges, corners, and cutouts evenly.
Because this is a darker color, surface prep and film build matter. Light substrates, patchy repairs, or rough textures can show through more easily until coverage is even, and gloss or satin finishes may make surface defects and sheen differences more noticeable. The final read can shift with the substrate and finish, so a consistent base and careful application help the brown stay even.
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For many years, Martha Stewart provided paint and color collections through partnerships with paint manufacturers and sold them through various home centers. A few years ago, Martha Stewart decided to stop selling paint and as a result, Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle is no longer available anywhere.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Martha Stewart paint colors including MSL221 Chocolate Truffle so you can still find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle by matching the original Martha Stewart color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Martha Stewart paint as this is no longer available.
MyPerfectColor matches Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle based on Martha Stewart color publications. The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Martha Stewart Color and may not match Martha Stewart Color standards. Refer to Martha Stewart Publications to obtain the accurate color.
Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Martha Stewart color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
MyPerfectColor does not offer matches of any Martha Stewart Specialty Finishes such as the faux or metallic finishes.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Confirm the target color from a physical swatch, an approved sample, or another known existing color reference for Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle before you order. Screen viewing alone can shift the way the color reads, so it is not the best final approval method.
MyPerfectColor makes its own paint matched to the selected brand color reference. The code tells you which color to match, but it does not define sheen, product type, or how the color will look on your specific surface. If the part you are painting must coordinate with an existing item, verify the reference first so you are ordering the right match of MSL221 Chocolate Truffle.
Custom color orders should be confirmed carefully before checkout because MyPerfectColor makes the paint specifically to your selected color reference. For Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle, make sure you have the correct brand color, the right product format, the sheen you want, and enough quantity for the project.
Because these are custom-made color matches, they are not returnable or refundable. The safest approach is to verify the reference and the order details first, especially if you are matching multiple parts, fixtures, or removable components that need the same color across the project.
Even when the color reference is correct, Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle can read differently after application because lighting, sheen, substrate texture, and nearby surfaces all affect appearance. A sprayed part can also look different from the same color on a wall, panel, or older painted item.
This matters on real projects like vents, grilles, pipes, railings, hardware, and access panels, where the surrounding environment changes how the finish is seen. If the item will sit beside an existing painted surface, expect some visual difference from aging, texture, or gloss even when the MyPerfectColor match is based on the right color reference.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used, cleaned, and viewed. A higher gloss usually gives more reflectivity and is easier to wipe down, while a lower sheen reduces shine and can look less reflective on the finished part. The sheen also changes how Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle appears once it is applied.
The color code does not tell you which finish to buy, so the right choice depends on the project, not just the color name. For example, painted hardware, fixtures, trim pieces, or removable parts may need a different sheen than a large surface, so confirm the finish before ordering the MyPerfectColor match of MSL221 Chocolate Truffle.
Use light, even coats and keep the spray moving so the paint builds gradually. Hold a consistent distance, overlap passes slightly, and avoid heavy wet passes that can cause runs, uneven sheen, or color build that looks muddy on Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle.
This approach is especially useful on small parts and awkward shapes such as PVC pipe, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, hardware, mailboxes, and other removable items where spray paint is the practical option. Proper surface preparation and steady application usually matter more than trying to cover in one coat, particularly on darker or textured substrates.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart MSL221 Chocolate Truffle, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.