Chestnut Stallion by Behr paint color
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Ref. #8E4520 · 240D-7

Chestnut Stallion

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Chestnut Stallion 240D-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8E4520, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Maple from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chestnut Stallion Technical Profile

HEX Code#8E4520
RGB142, 69, 32
LRV15.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Chestnut Stallion in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Chestnut Stallion in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrChestnut Stallion
Nearly identical
ValsparRed Maple

Red Maple

Valspar

Nearly identical

Terra Cotta

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clay .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Toasted Chestnut

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Autumn Abundance

Kilz

Very similar

Copper Brown

RAL

Very similar

Old Brick

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Remaining Embers

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Cajun Red

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Burled Redwood

PPG

Visible difference

Cherry Cola

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Chestnut Stallion

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Chestnut Stallion

#8E4520

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9B8D46

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Chestnut Stallion

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chestnut Stallion

Complement

Southern Evening

Chestnut Stallion Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Split Rail

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tornado Season

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Chestnut Stallion.

Cinnamon Brandy

Behr · 230D-7

#8E3F21

Ground Nutmeg

Behr · S-H-230

#983A22

Moroccan Spice

Behr · S250-7

#835323

Firebrick

Behr · 210D-7

#933B35

Falling Leaves

Behr · S-H-240

#A3391E

Spanish Leather

Behr · 300D-7

#81591A

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

#FED372

Lychee

Benjamin Moore · AF-40

#F6EDDD

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Chestnut Stallion — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chestnut Stallion have?
Chestnut Stallion by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chestnut Stallion in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chestnut Stallion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chestnut Stallion are Red Maple by Valspar (a near-identical match), Terra Cotta by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Caramel Brown by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chestnut Stallion's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chestnut Stallion?
Chestnut Stallion has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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