Match of Behr™ AE-5 Chocolate Brown *

Name: Behr™ AE-5 Chocolate Brown
Brand: Behr
SKU: 440136
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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A match of Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown is a deep, muted brown with a warm yellow-red cast. It reads darker than a mid-brown color, with low chroma and an earthy, subdued character rather than a clean or vivid look. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color will typically appear shaded and warm, with sheen and substrate affecting how rich it reads.

This color is practical for spray-painted parts that need to coordinate without drawing attention, such as vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, mailboxes, railings, brackets, shelf supports, hardware, shutters, PVC trim, and small fixture covers. It can also work on furniture accents, frames, and other removable pieces where a dark brown match helps the part blend with surrounding painted surfaces or natural materials.

Because this is a dark color, surface prep and finish consistency matter. Gloss level, substrate texture, and film build can shift how warm or flat the brown appears, and lighter or uneven undercoats may show through before full coverage is reached. On exterior parts, this muted brown is generally more forgiving than a brighter color, but sheen variation and wear on edges can still be noticeable.

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About BEHR Paint

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.

Matching BEHR Paint Colors

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Behr™ AE-5 Chocolate Brown *

How do I choose a sheen for AE-5 Chocolate Brown by Behr when ordering MyPerfectColor paint?

Choose the sheen based on how the part will be used, cleaned, and viewed. Lower-gloss finishes reduce reflectivity, while higher-gloss finishes are easier to wipe down and can make the surface feel more durable.

The sheen will also change how AE-5 Chocolate Brown reads on the finished item, so MyPerfectColor will make a match of AE-5 Chocolate Brown in the finish you order. Confirm the sheen before checkout if the item will sit near other coated parts.

What dry time should I expect for AE-5 Chocolate Brown in MyPerfectColor spray paint?

If you order a match of Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown as custom spray paint, expect it to be dry to the touch within minutes, ready for recoat in about 1 to 2 hours, and fully cured in about two weeks.

Those milestones are different, so do not treat dry to the touch as fully ready for handling or heavy use. If you are coating a part with multiple passes, let each coat reach the recoat stage before applying the next one.

How much area will AE-5 Chocolate Brown cover in MyPerfectColor spray paint?

Coverage for AE-5 Chocolate Brown depends on the size of the part, the surface texture, the application method, and how much hiding power the surface needs. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, but real-world coverage can be lower on rough or porous surfaces.

If you are painting vents, brackets, pipe, or other small parts, plan conservatively and allow for extra paint if the substrate is dark, uneven, or likely to need more than one coat.

Where can I find the SDS for AE-5 Chocolate Brown matched by MyPerfectColor?

The Safety Data Sheet for AE-5 Chocolate Brown depends on the exact MyPerfectColor product or chemistry you order, not the color name alone. If you need SDS information, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product format you plan to buy.

You can find it here: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.

What should I confirm before ordering AE-5 Chocolate Brown by Behr from MyPerfectColor?

Before ordering AE-5 Chocolate Brown by Behr, confirm the exact color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-made color matches should be ordered carefully because they are not returnable or refundable.

If the finished part will be compared with an existing painted surface, double-check the match risk first so you order the right version the first time.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown?

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.

What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown?

The RGB values for Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown are 0, 0, 0 and the HEX code is #000000. The LRV for Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown is 0.01. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.

What paint type is used to make spray paint matched to Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown? And how many spray cans do I need?

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 AE-5 Chocolate Brown 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.

What is the Hue Angle and Chroma for Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown?

The Hue Angle for Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown is 0.0 and the chroma is 0.0. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color's hue around a color wheel. The Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue. Learn more about browsing colors by hue.

Does Behr paint color Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown need primer?

MyPerfectColor doesn't sell Behr paint, but it does match the Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown and all the other Behr colors in a wide variety of paint types. The need for primer depends on the specific paint and the substrate being painted. The top quality paints these days tend to be self-priming over most surfaces, while paint at the mid to lower grade quality levels will need a separate primer. Most special situations such as bleeding type woods or difficult to adhere surfaces like plastic will often need a specialty primer. Contact MyPerfectColor support if you have specific questions about the best paint to use for your project and whether you need a primer.

How can MyPerfectColor match the Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown?

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown 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.

Learn more about our color matching service.

How do I convert Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown to a different color from another paint company?

While we can provide Behr AE-5 Chocolate Brown 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.