Chestnut (PPG15-23) is a deep brown from Glidden with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Hearthstone Brown (99% match).

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LRV

8.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG15-23

HEX

#624E45

RGB

98, 78, 69

HSL

19°, 17%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Chestnut FAQ

What undertone does Chestnut have?

Chestnut is a deep brown with a moderate 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?

Chestnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Chestnut in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone Brown (2109-20), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Mayan Chocolate (DET693), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), 98%; PPG: Little Bear (PPG1074-7), 97%; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), 95%; Valspar: Arctic Tundra (T585), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 82%. 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?

The HEX code of Chestnut (PPG15-23) is #624E45, RGB 98, 78, 69. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.