REDS

Chestnut Leather

#60281E

RGB 96, 40, 30 · HSL 9°, 52%, 25% · CMYK 0, 58, 69, 62

Chestnut Leather is #60281E in HEX — rgb(96, 40, 30), hsl(9°, 52%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 69%, 62%).

Chestnut Leather pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 52%, 25%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#60281E

RGB96, 40, 30

HSL9°, 52%, 25%

HSV9°, 69%, 38%

CMYK0, 58, 69, 62

Decimal6301726

CSS RGBrgb(96, 40, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 52%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cottage HC-184

ΔE 3.7 · #672B26

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic Red SW7593

ΔE 5.5 · #703229

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 5.6 · #592321

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 6.8 · #4F2318

Dulux

Henna Red S04E9

ΔE 7 · #6D3330

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.6 · #67272A

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 8.4 · #763431

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 9.4 · #693834

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 10.6 · #763839

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 11.1 · #7D4235

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 11.6 · #7D3436

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.7 · #7E3738

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 12.7 · #7B453E

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 13.5 · #85443F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 17.5 · #6D4247

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.2 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#60281E

#1F5761

Analogous

#611F36

#60281E

#614A1F

Triadic

#60281E

#1F6129

#291F61

Split-Complementary

#60281E

#1F614A

#1F3661

Tetradic

#60281E

#36611F

#1F5761

#4A1F61

Monochromatic

#130806

#27100C

#60281E

#9B4131

#C86251

Rectangle

#60281E

#57611F

#1F5761

#291F61

Compound

#60281E

#614A1F

#1F5761

#1F3661

Variations

Lighter

#9B4131

#BF695A

#D4ABA4

Darker

#4F2017

#37150F

#210C08

Saturation

#4A3936

#61291F

#701E0F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.54:1

AAA

vs Black

1.82:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#60281E

#47411B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#60281E

#36361F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#60281E

#5F292D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chestnut Leather carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#874B32

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#60281E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#755056

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1E474E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #60281E;

CSS — background

background-color: #60281E;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-leather: #60281E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-leather': '#60281E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#60281E] text-[#60281E]

SCSS

$chestnut-leather: #60281E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60281E?

#60281E is Chestnut Leather, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #60281E warm or cool?

Chestnut Leather reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chestnut Leather?

Chestnut Leather works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Chestnut Leather?

Chestnut Leather pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chestnut Leather?

You can download Chestnut Leather on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chestnut Leather?

The hex code is #60281E. In RGB it's 96, 40, 30, and in HSL it's 9°, 52%, 25%.

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