Toasted Chestnut 240F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0694D, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Pumpkin from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0694D · 240F-5
Toasted Chestnut
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Chestnut Technical Profile
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Toasted Chestnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Chestnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrToasted Chestnut
Nearly identical
KilzRoasted Pumpkin
Roasted Pumpkin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Copper Kettle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Foxfire Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Woodland
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mandalay Road
Vista Paint
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Chestnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Chestnut
#A0694D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A079
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted 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 Toasted 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.
Toasted Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Chestnut have?
Toasted Chestnut by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Toasted Chestnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Chestnut are Roasted Pumpkin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Copper Kettle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Foxfire Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toasted 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 Toasted Chestnut?
Toasted Chestnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, 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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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 Toasted Chestnut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.