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New Chestnut

#997F58

RGB 153, 127, 88 · HSL 36°, 27%, 47% · CMYK 0, 17, 42, 40

New Chestnut is #997F58 in HEX — rgb(153, 127, 88), hsl(36°, 27%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 42%, 40%).

New Chestnut pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 27%, 47%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#997F58

RGB153, 127, 88

HSL36°, 27%, 47%

HSV36°, 42%, 60%

CMYK0, 17, 42, 40

Decimal10059608

CSS RGBrgb(153, 127, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 27%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

New Chestnut 280F-5

Exact match

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 0.9 · #9B7F58

Benjamin Moore

Iced CSP-985

ΔE 1.1 · #997F56

Hallman-Lindsay

Log Cabin 262

ΔE 2.1 · #9E805B

PPG

Tweed 1098-6

ΔE 2.2 · #937B56

Vista Paint

Log Cabin C-261

ΔE 2.4 · #9F8158

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 2.5 · #9A815E

Dulux

Old Ruin S15D7

ΔE 2.8 · #917852

Dunn-Edwards

Coconut Shell DE6202

ΔE 3 · #917A56

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5.1 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.4 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7 · #978A65

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 10.3 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.5 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 13.1 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#997F58

#577198

Analogous

#985E57

#997F58

#929857

Triadic

#997F58

#57987E

#7E5798

Split-Complementary

#997F58

#579298

#5E5798

Tetradic

#997F58

#57985E

#577198

#985792

Monochromatic

#372E20

#68563C

#997F58

#B8A384

#D4C8B5

Rectangle

#997F58

#719857

#577198

#7E5798

Compound

#997F58

#929857

#577198

#5E5798

Variations

Lighter

#B09976

#C1B29B

#D9D1C7

Darker

#7B6545

#55462E

#32291A

Saturation

#827A6E

#987E57

#C4872C

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#997F58

#8F8658

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#997F58

#84845E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#997F58

#9A7A7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

New Chestnut 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

#B28C5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#997F58

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9181

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#4C617F

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: #997F58;

CSS — background

background-color: #997F58;

CSS Variable

--color-new-chestnut: #997F58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-chestnut': '#997F58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#997F58] text-[#997F58]

SCSS

$new-chestnut: #997F58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #997F58?

#997F58 is New Chestnut, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #997F58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Chestnut?

New Chestnut 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 New Chestnut?

New Chestnut 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 New Chestnut?

You can download New 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 New Chestnut?

The hex code is #997F58. In RGB it's 153, 127, 88, and in HSL it's 36°, 27%, 47%.

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