Chestnut paint colors
Top picks for chestnut
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named chestnut every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More chestnut shades
8 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Chestnut at every US brand
8 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full chestnut lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Top Kompozit chestnut
57 in deckKompozit's deck has 57 colors that match the chestnut band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About chestnut
Chestnut is a deep red-brown with the warmth of roasted nut shells — redder than walnut, darker than mahogany's mid-range, and grounded by a slight orange undertone that reads cozy rather than rustic.
Use it on cabinetry, paneled libraries, and front doors where you want depth without going full black. It flatters brass, oxblood leather, and warm whites. Skip cool grey accents — they flatten it. Designer alternatives: BM Chestertown Buff for the lighter sibling, SW Fiery Brown, F&B Deep Reddish Brown.