New Chestnut 280F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #997F58, estimated 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.
Behr · #997F58 · 280F-5
New Chestnut
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Chestnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#997F58
RGB153, 127, 88
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Iced Coffee
Benjamin Moore
#997F56
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Olive Branch Gold
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#9B7F58
Close digital match
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Dunn-Edwards
#977C55
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Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
#9A815E
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Bike Path
Dutch Boy
#9D7F56
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#9C835B
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#9F8158
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Log Cabin
Hirshfield's
#9E805B
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Gingerbread
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#9E7D5E
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#998976
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Colors That Work With New Chestnut
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match New Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Chestnut are Iced Coffee by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Olive Branch Gold by Valspar (a close digital match), Bourbon Sweet Tea by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.