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Benjamin Moore

Chestnut

2082-10

Chestnut is a deep reddish brown with earthy undertones and a low LRV of 8.76. It reads dark and saturated, so it works on accent walls, studies, or cabinetry. Pair it with Benjamin Moore Simply White or Cloud Cover to lift the palette.

Alexandria Beige or Mannequin Cream keep the warmth consistent. Hale Navy adds a cooler contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2082-10

Collection

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Chestnut in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Chestnut under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Chestnut under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

2°

Red Family

Lightness

34%

Dark

Saturation

30%

Moderate

LRV

8.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#703E3C
RGB Decimal
112, 62, 60
RGB Percent
43.9%, 24.3%, 23.5%
HSL
2.3, 30.2%, 33.7%
HSV
2.3, 46.4%, 43.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 44.6%, 46.4%, 56.1%
YIQ
76.7, 30.4, 9.9
XYZ
9.22, 7.22, 5.18
CIE Lab
32.29, 21.58, 10.79
CIE Luv
32.29, 33.35, 8.37
Hunter Lab
26.86, 16.19, 6.40
Decimal
7355964

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

ChestnutRaphaelDark AuburnBewitched

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

ChestnutCarpe DiemReddishLady Guinevere

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

ChestnutBijou TealDeep River GreenMontego Bay

Analogous

Adjacent colors

ChestnutCowboy BootsRuby NightsClassic Avocado

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

ChestnutRuby NightsMagicians CloakMad About Magenta

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