Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 27

Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is a dark orange from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 26.5 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut (100% match).

Compare Velvety Chestnut with other brands

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LRV

26.5 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9079

HEX

#A2877D

RGB

162, 135, 125

HSL

16°, 17%, 56%

Family

Oranges

Colors similar to Velvety Chestnut in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Cocoa Berry Sherwin-Williams · SW 9078 · LRV 27

Hushed Auburn Sherwin-Williams · SW 9080 · LRV 27

Dusted Truffle Sherwin-Williams · SW 9083 · LRV 25

Chocolate Powder Sherwin-Williams · SW 9082 · LRV 28

Dry Dock Sherwin-Williams · SW 7502 · LRV 28

Redend Point Sherwin-Williams · SW 9081 · LRV 30

Rosaline Pearl Sherwin-Williams · SW 9077 · LRV 27

Cocoa Whip Sherwin-Williams · SW 9084 · LRV 28

Velvety Chestnut FAQ

What undertone does Velvety Chestnut have?

Velvety Chestnut has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark orange. 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 Velvety Chestnut?

Velvety Chestnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.5 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 Velvety Chestnut in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Velvety Chestnut (HGSW9079), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Porcini Mushroom (DEBN18), 96%; Behr: Modern Mocha (N150-4), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Cougar Brown (2106-40), 95%; Valspar: Fudgecicle (2004-9C), 94%; PPG: Tanglewood (PPG1073-5), 94%; Glidden: Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink (No. 295), 93%. 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 Velvety Chestnut?

The HEX code of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is #A2877D, RGB 162, 135, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.