Chestnut 15-23 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #624E45, estimated 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.
PPG · #624E45 · 15-23
Chestnut
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chestnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#624E45
RGB98, 78, 69
Estimated LRV8.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Chestnut
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hearthstone Brown
Benjamin Moore
#614E45
Close digital match
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
#655046
Close digital match
Cinnabark
Behr
#634D45
Close digital match
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
#604E44
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
#654E44
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Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#5F4D43
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
#634C41
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Tonka Bean
Kilz
#654F48
Close digital match
Cabin Plank
Valspar
#5F4F48
Close digital match
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
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RAL
#4E3B31
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Colors That Work With Chestnut
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chestnut are Hearthstone Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mayan Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cinnabark by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Chestnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.