New Chestnut 280F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #997F58, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Coffee from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #997F58 · 280F-5
New Chestnut
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
New Chestnut Technical Profile
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New Chestnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New Chestnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNew Chestnut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIced Coffee
Iced Coffee
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Olive Branch Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bike Path
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Bentwood Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Chestnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Chestnut
#997F58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A87C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Chestnut Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to New Chestnut.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Chestnut have?
New Chestnut by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample New Chestnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Chestnut are Iced Coffee by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Olive Branch Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bourbon Sweet Tea by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New Chestnut'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 New Chestnut?
New Chestnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Chestnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.