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Chestnut Stallion

#8E4520

RGB 142, 69, 32 · HSL 20°, 63%, 34% · CMYK 0, 51, 77, 44

Chestnut Stallion is #8E4520 in HEX — rgb(142, 69, 32), hsl(20°, 63%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 77%, 44%).

Chestnut Stallion pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 63%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8E4520

RGB142, 69, 32

HSL20°, 63%, 34%

HSV20°, 77%, 56%

CMYK0, 51, 77, 44

Decimal9323808

CSS RGBrgb(142, 69, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 63%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

Exact match

Dulux

Rusty S08E9

ΔE 5.2 · #95492D

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 6 · #864326

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 7.4 · #8E402A

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 7.9 · #A75431

Sherwin-Williams

Spicy Hue SW6342

ΔE 8.6 · #994B35

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 9.4 · #A74E34

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 10.4 · #AC5E3A

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 10.7 · #8E5335

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.8 · #8C4D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 10.8 · #A94E37

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 12.3 · #864633

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 12.7 · #A85341

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 12.8 · #B06144

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 17.3 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E4520

#20698D

Analogous

#8D2032

#8E4520

#8D7B20

Triadic

#8E4520

#208D44

#44208D

Split-Complementary

#8E4520

#208D7B

#20328D

Tetradic

#8E4520

#328D20

#20698D

#7B208D

Monochromatic

#150A05

#4F2612

#8E4520

#CC632E

#DD9069

Rectangle

#8E4520

#698D20

#20698D

#44208D

Compound

#8E4520

#8D7B20

#20698D

#20328D

Variations

Lighter

#C45F2D

#D08864

#DEBBAA

Darker

#733617

#51250F

#301508

Saturation

#675146

#8D4420

#9D3F10

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.95:1

vs Black

3.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E4520

#6E641B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E4520

#575727

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E4520

#8D434B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chestnut Stallion reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#AA6033

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E4520

Daylight 5500K

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

#976557

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#225771

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: #8E4520;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E4520;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-stallion: #8E4520;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-stallion': '#8E4520' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E4520] text-[#8E4520]

SCSS

$chestnut-stallion: #8E4520;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E4520?

#8E4520 is Chestnut Stallion, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E4520 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut Stallion?

Chestnut Stallion works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Chestnut Stallion?

Chestnut Stallion pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chestnut Stallion?

You can download Chestnut Stallion 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 Stallion?

The hex code is #8E4520. In RGB it's 142, 69, 32, and in HSL it's 20°, 63%, 34%.

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