Chestnut 15-23 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #624E45, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hearthstone Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #624E45 · 15-23
Chestnut
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chestnut Technical Profile
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Chestnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chestnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChestnut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHearthstone Brown
Hearthstone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cinnabark
Behr
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chestnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chestnut are Hearthstone Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mayan Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cinnabark by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Chestnut?
Chestnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.5, 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 Chestnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.