Toasted Chestnut 2174-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #89452F, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cajun Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #89452F · 2174-10
Toasted Chestnut
10%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 →
Benjamin MooreToasted Chestnut
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCajun Red
Cajun Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rustic Rouge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Remaining Embers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
April Love
Vista Paint
Very similar
Burled Redwood
PPG
Very similar
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Very similar
Cinnamon Brandy
Behr
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
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
#89452F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#988653
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Toasted Chestnut.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red 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 Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Cajun Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rustic Rouge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Copper Brown by RAL (a very close 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 9.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.