Ref. #624E45 · 15-23
Chestnut
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chestnut Technical Profile
What color is Chestnut? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #624E45. Colors similar to Chestnut include Benjamin Moore Hearthstone Brown, MPC Scott Bronze Met., MPC Chemic Bronze Met.. Chestnut has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Chestnut creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Chestnut pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Chestnut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hearthstone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Scott Bronze Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Cinnabark
Behr
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lynx
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chestnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chestnut
#624E45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837B57
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to 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.
Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chestnut have?
Chestnut by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Chestnut from other brands?
The closest matches are Hearthstone Brown by Benjamin Moore (#614E45), Scott Bronze Met. by MPC (#604C44), Chemic Bronze Met. by MPC (#604C44). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chestnut?
Chestnut has an LRV of 8.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Chestnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.