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Benjamin Moore New Chestnut
AC-6 · #A18562 · LRV ~25.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Twisted Tail (~98% proximity)New Chestnut (AC-6) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Twisted Tail (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to New Chestnut in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
AC-6
HEX
#A18562
RGB
161, 133, 98
HSL
33°, 25%, 51%
Family
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New Chestnut FAQ
What is the LRV of New Chestnut?
New Chestnut has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to New Chestnut in other brands?
PPG: Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6), ~97% proximity; Valspar: River Oak (3004-9C), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (SW 6138), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (HGSW6138), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rocky Ridge (DE6145), ~95% proximity; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~77% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of New Chestnut?
The HEX code of New Chestnut (AC-6) is #A18562, RGB 161, 133, 98. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.