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Dunn-Edwards Chestnut Brown

DESS11 · #7D5F4B · LRV 13.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Grounded is a 96% match

Chestnut Brown (DESS11) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 13.1 (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 Sherwin-Williams Grounded (96% match).

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LRV

13.1 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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