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A match of Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl is a very deep brown with a muted, earthy character and a slight warm red-yellow bias. With its low LRV, it reads close to black in smaller applications, but the brown undertone stays visible in better light.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this Behr color reference can be useful on metal brackets, mailbox parts, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, PVC trim pieces, shelving supports, furniture feet, and other small components where a dark brown needs to stay consistent across mixed materials. It also works for shutters, railings, hardware, and fixture details when the goal is a darker brown rather than a neutral black.
Because the color is dark and low in light reflectance, substrate prep and film build matter. Darker or uneven surfaces can influence how much of the brown shows through, and satin or gloss finishes can make texture, scratches, and sheen variation more noticeable. On exterior parts, the low-chroma brown is generally less demanding than a vivid color, but even coverage still depends on surface preparation and enough coat thickness.
Similar colors:
UL140-3 Chocolate Swirl
N180-7 Oiled Teak
BXC-79 Center Earth
BEHR is a dynamic company that actively embraces quality and innovation to bring the paint industry the very best products and services. Their bold entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to integrity and to doing the right thing has been the cornerstone of their success since 1947. BEHR enjoys great brand presence and a reputation for unparalleled quality, innovation, value and performance. People know and love the BEHR brand.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the BEHR paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original BEHR color by matching the original BEHR color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using BEHR paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the BEHR Color and may not match BEHR Color standards. Refer to BEHR Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original BEHR 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 best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Confirm Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl from a physical swatch, fan deck, or another known existing color reference from Behr, not from a screen view alone. MyPerfectColor makes a custom match to the selected brand color reference, so the most important step is making sure the reference you choose is the exact Chocolate Swirl target you want.
If you are matching something already painted, compare it against a physical reference whenever possible because aging, wear, and lighting can make an existing surface read differently from the original color standard.
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and cleaned, not just on the color name. A flatter finish usually shows less reflection, while higher sheen levels are easier to wipe down and can look more reflective on the finished part.
For Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl, the sheen you order can change how the color reads after application, so match the finish to the object and the result you need. If you are coating trim, fixtures, hardware, or removable parts, decide on the sheen before ordering because MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint is made to that selected finish.
Even after you order a correct match of Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl, the finished item can still look different because of lighting, sheen, texture, and the surrounding surfaces. A sprayed part under bright daylight can read differently than the same part indoors or in shadow.
This is normal for any matched coating. If the item will sit next to other painted parts, expect the final appearance to be influenced by the substrate, application thickness, and the local light conditions where the part is installed.
Yes, MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary widely, so testing on the actual material is important. Surface prep matters because some plastics are harder to coat and may need better cleaning or priming before painting.
MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the part is a low-energy plastic or a problem substrate, do a test application before committing to the full project.
Custom-made color orders should be confirmed carefully before you buy because a MyPerfectColor match of Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl is made to your selected reference, sheen, and quantity. Once the order is made to those choices, it may not be returnable or refundable.
Before placing the order, verify the exact Behr color reference, the product format you need, and the sheen so you do not end up with the wrong custom match for your project.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl 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 we can provide Behr PPU5-18 Chocolate Swirl in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand 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.