REDS
Rich Chestnut
#9B4837
Reading classic, Rich Chestnut lands in the reds family at HSL 10°, 48%, 41%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Rich Chestnut 2090-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Rich Chestnut
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9B4837?
#9B4837 is Rich Chestnut, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #9B4837 warm or cool?
Rich Chestnut reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Rich Chestnut?
Rich Chestnut works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Rich Chestnut?
Rich Chestnut pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Rich Chestnut?
You can download Rich 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 #9B4837?
#9B4837 converts to RGB 155, 72, 55.