BROWNS
Toasted Chestnut
#88442E
Sitting at HSL 15°, 49%, 36%, Toasted Chestnut reads mid-tone and warm. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers pair it with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Toasted Chestnut 2174-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, dining rooms, libraries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #88442E?
#88442E is Toasted Chestnut, a mid brown with a warm undertone.
Is #88442E warm or cool?
Toasted Chestnut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Toasted Chestnut?
Toasted Chestnut works well in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Toasted Chestnut?
Toasted Chestnut pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Toasted Chestnut?
You can download Toasted 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 RGB value of #88442E?
#88442E converts to RGB 136, 68, 46.