REDS

Chestnut Plum

#852E19

RGB 133, 46, 25 · HSL 12°, 68%, 31% · CMYK 0, 65, 81, 48

Chestnut Plum is #852E19 in HEX — rgb(133, 46, 25), hsl(12°, 68%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 81%, 48%).

Chestnut Plum pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 68%, 31%. 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#852E19

RGB133, 46, 25

HSL12°, 68%, 31%

HSV12°, 81%, 52%

CMYK0, 65, 81, 48

Decimal8728089

CSS RGBrgb(133, 46, 25)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 68%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 5.4 · #7C2A1C

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 5.5 · #963A25

Behr

Ground Nutmeg S-H-230

ΔE 6.3 · #983A22

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 7.5 · #8B3C2A

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.6 · #9B3821

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.9 · #8E402A

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 8.4 · #9E3E2E

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 8.4 · #93402F

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 9.8 · #8B3D2F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.8 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12 · #9A4039

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 12.9 · #A8453B

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 13 · #A4493D

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 15.1 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 16.6 · #A04344

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

#852E19

#196F85

Analogous

#85193A

#852E19

#856519

Triadic

#852E19

#19852F

#2F1985

Split-Complementary

#852E19

#198565

#193A85

Tetradic

#852E19

#3A8519

#196F85

#651985

Monochromatic

#150804

#45180D

#852E19

#C54526

#DF7358

Rectangle

#852E19

#6F8519

#196F85

#2F1985

Compound

#852E19

#856519

#196F85

#193A85

Variations

Lighter

#C04425

#D27158

#DFB0A4

Darker

#6C2412

#4C180B

#2D0D06

Saturation

#5F453F

#852F19

#91270D

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

8.74:1

AAA

vs Black

2.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#852E19

#615712

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#852E19

#47471D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#852E19

#842F37

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chestnut Plum 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

#A34F2E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#852E19

Daylight 5500K

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

#905452

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#1C5A6A

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: #852E19;

CSS — background

background-color: #852E19;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-plum: #852E19;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-plum': '#852E19' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#852E19] text-[#852E19]

SCSS

$chestnut-plum: #852E19;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #852E19?

#852E19 is Chestnut Plum, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #852E19 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Chestnut Plum?

Chestnut Plum 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 Plum?

You can download Chestnut Plum 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 Plum?

The hex code is #852E19. In RGB it's 133, 46, 25, and in HSL it's 12°, 68%, 31%.

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