Roasted Chestnut 3002-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E49B40, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Life Is Good from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E49B40 · 3002-3A
Roasted Chestnut
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Roasted Chestnut Technical Profile
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Roasted Chestnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roasted Chestnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRoasted Chestnut
Nearly identical
BehrLife Is Good
Life Is Good
Behr
Nearly identical
Pavilion Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Crest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bombay Curry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Curry Flurry
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cornucopia
PPG
Very similar
Golden Vista
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Habanero
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Chestnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Chestnut
#E49B40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Roasted Chestnut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Chestnut have?
Roasted Chestnut by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roasted Chestnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roasted Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Chestnut are Life Is Good by Behr (a near-identical match), Pavilion Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gold Crest by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roasted 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 Roasted Chestnut?
Roasted Chestnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.3, 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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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 Roasted Chestnut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.