Velvety Chestnut 9079 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A2877D, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Navajo Horizon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A2877D · 9079
Velvety Chestnut
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvety Chestnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2877D
RGB162, 135, 125
Estimated LRV26.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Velvety Chestnut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velvety Chestnut
#A2877D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velvety Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velvety 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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Velvety Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velvety Chestnut have?
Velvety Chestnut by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Velvety Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvety Chestnut are Navajo Horizon by Valspar (a close digital match), Porcini Mushroom by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Baby Sprout by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Velvety 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 Velvety Chestnut?
Velvety Chestnut has a estimated lightness value of 26.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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