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Benjamin Moore New Chestnut

AC-6 · #A18562 · LRV 25.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Twisted Tail is a 98% match

New Chestnut (AC-6) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 25.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Twisted Tail (98% match).

Compare New Chestnut with other brands

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LRV

25.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

AC-6

HEX

#A18562

RGB

161, 133, 98

HSL

33°, 25%, 51%

Family

Browns

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New Chestnut FAQ

What is the LRV of New Chestnut?

New Chestnut has an 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.

What is the closest match to New Chestnut in other brands?

PPG: Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6), 98%; Glidden: Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6), 97%; Valspar: River Oak (3004-9C), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (SW 6138), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (HGSW6138), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Rocky Ridge (DE6145), 95%; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 77%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.