Velvety Chestnut 9079 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A2877D, 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.
Ref. #A2877D · 9079
Velvety Chestnut
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Velvety Chestnut Technical Profile
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Velvety Chestnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velvety Chestnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsVelvety Chestnut
Nearly identical
ValsparNavajo Horizon
Navajo Horizon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Porcini Mushroom
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baby Sprout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baby Sprout
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rowhouse Brown
PPG
Very similar
Cougar Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Regency Rose
Behr
Very similar
Plummet Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velvety Chestnut
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Velvety Chestnut.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velvety Chestnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velvety Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velvety Chestnut are Navajo Horizon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Porcini Mushroom by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Baby Sprout by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Velvety Chestnut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.