REDS

Monterey Chestnut

#7D4235

RGB 125, 66, 53 · HSL 11°, 40%, 35% · CMYK 0, 47, 58, 51

Monterey Chestnut is #7D4235 in HEX — rgb(125, 66, 53), hsl(11°, 40%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 58%, 51%).

Monterey Chestnut pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 40%, 35%. 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#7D4235

RGB125, 66, 53

HSL11°, 40%, 35%

HSV11°, 58%, 49%

CMYK0, 47, 58, 51

Decimal8208949

CSS RGBrgb(125, 66, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 40%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Clydesdale 2092-10

ΔE 1.3 · #7C4334

Behr

True Copper S180-7

ΔE 1.9 · #7E4036

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 2.4 · #7A3F2F

Dulux

Lava Core S06E9

ΔE 2.4 · #763E31

PPG

Red Clay 16-32

ΔE 4.2 · #89483E

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 4.3 · #7C453D

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 4.7 · #894C3B

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5.1 · #864633

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 5.2 · #763C28

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 5.7 · #843D34

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 6.7 · #904C44

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.1 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.3 · #8F4E4D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 10.4 · #8D5033

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 14.3 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#7D4235

#36707D

Analogous

#7D364C

#7D4235

#7D6636

Triadic

#7D4235

#367D43

#43367D

Split-Complementary

#7D4235

#367D66

#364C7D

Tetradic

#7D4235

#4C7D36

#36707D

#66367D

Monochromatic

#120A08

#47261F

#7D4235

#B35F4D

#C98F82

Rectangle

#7D4235

#707D36

#36707D

#43367D

Compound

#7D4235

#7D6636

#36707D

#364C7D

Variations

Lighter

#AB5B49

#BD867A

#D5BBB5

Darker

#653429

#47231B

#2A140F

Saturation

#64524F

#7D4336

#98321B

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

7.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7D4235

#625B33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D4235

#505037

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D4235

#7C4247

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Monterey 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

#9D5E43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D4235

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A6367

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.

#325C66

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: #7D4235;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D4235;

CSS Variable

--color-monterey-chestnut: #7D4235;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monterey-chestnut': '#7D4235' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D4235] text-[#7D4235]

SCSS

$monterey-chestnut: #7D4235;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D4235?

#7D4235 is Monterey Chestnut, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #7D4235 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monterey Chestnut?

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

What colors pair well with Monterey Chestnut?

Monterey 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 Monterey Chestnut?

You can download Monterey 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 Monterey Chestnut?

The hex code is #7D4235. In RGB it's 125, 66, 53, and in HSL it's 11°, 40%, 35%.

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