REDS

Chestnut

#713F3D

RGB 113, 63, 61 · HSL 2°, 30%, 34% · CMYK 0, 44, 46, 56

Chestnut is #713F3D in HEX — rgb(113, 63, 61), hsl(2°, 30%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 46%, 56%).

Chestnut pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 30%, 34%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#713F3D

RGB113, 63, 61

HSL2°, 30%, 34%

HSV2°, 46%, 44%

CMYK0, 44, 46, 56

Decimal7421757

CSS RGBrgb(113, 63, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 30%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chestnut 2082-10

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Crush 81

ΔE 1 · #73413E

Vista Paint

Berry Crush C-80

ΔE 2 · #72423D

Dulux

Murray Red S04C8

ΔE 2.5 · #6B3938

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 2.5 · #784340

PPG

Bordeaux 1055-7

ΔE 2.8 · #774041

Behr

Tuscan Russet UL110-1

ΔE 2.9 · #713A39

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 3 · #6E423E

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 3.7 · #683839

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 5.5 · #633A34

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 5.7 · #6B443D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.3 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.5 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.8 · #67272A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.1 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.6 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#713F3D

#3D6F71

Analogous

#713D55

#713F3D

#71583D

Triadic

#713F3D

#3D713E

#3E3D71

Split-Complementary

#713F3D

#3D7158

#3D5571

Tetradic

#713F3D

#55713D

#3D6F71

#583D71

Monochromatic

#110909

#3F2322

#713F3D

#A25A57

#BF8988

Rectangle

#713F3D

#6F713D

#3D6F71

#3E3D71

Compound

#713F3D

#71583D

#3D6F71

#3D5571

Variations

Lighter

#9C5754

#B48280

#D0B9B8

Darker

#5B3130

#3F2120

#251312

Saturation

#5F4F4F

#713E3D

#8F221E

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

8.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#713F3D

#59543C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#713F3D

#4A4A3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#713F3D

#704043

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chestnut 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

#945C49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#713F3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#81616D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#375B5C

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: #713F3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #713F3D;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut: #713F3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut': '#713F3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#713F3D] text-[#713F3D]

SCSS

$chestnut: #713F3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #713F3D?

#713F3D is Chestnut, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #713F3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut?

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

What colors pair well with Chestnut?

Chestnut 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?

You can download Chestnut 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?

The hex code is #713F3D. In RGB it's 113, 63, 61, and in HSL it's 2°, 30%, 34%.

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