Chestnut Beach 3002-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C7253, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cinnamon Twist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C7253 · 3002-7A
Chestnut Beach
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chestnut Beach Technical Profile
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Chestnut Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chestnut Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparChestnut Beach
Nearly identical
PPGCinnamon Twist
Cinnamon Twist
PPG
Nearly identical
Penny
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burnished Caramel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Glove
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Toasty
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coco Rum
Behr
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chestnut Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chestnut Beach
#9C7253
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A47B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chestnut Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chestnut Beach 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Chestnut Beach.
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 Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chestnut Beach have?
Chestnut Beach by Valspar 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 Chestnut Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chestnut Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chestnut Beach are Cinnamon Twist by PPG (a near-identical match), Penny by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Burnished Caramel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chestnut Beach'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 Beach?
Chestnut Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chestnut Beach's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.