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Dunn-Edwards Chestnut Brown

DESS11 · #7D5F4B · LRV ~13.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Grounded (~96% proximity)

Chestnut Brown (DESS11) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.1 (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 Sherwin-Williams Grounded (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Chestnut Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.1 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS11

HEX

#7D5F4B

RGB

125, 95, 75

HSL

24°, 25%, 39%

Family

Browns

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Chestnut Brown FAQ

What undertone does Chestnut Brown have?

Chestnut Brown is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Chestnut Brown?

Chestnut Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.1 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 Chestnut Brown in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Grounded (SW 6089), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grounded (HGSW6089), ~96% proximity; Behr: Mission Brown (N250-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Fig Branches (PPG1085-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Coconut Grove (1029), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Wooden Wagon (3001-7A), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~80% 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 Chestnut Brown?

The HEX code of Chestnut Brown (DESS11) is #7D5F4B, RGB 125, 95, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.