Toasted Chestnut 2174-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #89452F, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #89452F · 2174-10
Toasted Chestnut
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Chestnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#89452F
RGB137, 69, 47
Estimated LRV9.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Toasted Chestnut
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Toasted Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Chestnut are Cajun Red by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rustic Rouge by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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