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Benjamin Moore Toasted Chestnut 2174-10

Toasted Chestnut

Benjamin Moore

2174-10

About Toasted Chestnut by Benjamin Moore

Toasted Chestnut 2174-10 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 10% and hue near 15° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 9.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #88442e

RGB: 136, 68, 46

Hue15°

Saturation50%

Lightness36%

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These are close matches to Toasted Chestnut from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Toasted Chestnut looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Toasted Chestnut 2174-10 a warm or cool color?
Toasted Chestnut by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Toasted Chestnut?
Toasted Chestnut sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 15°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Toasted Chestnut?
Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 50%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 36%. Hue is close to 15°. The hex value is #88442e. The RGB value is 136, 68, 46.
Is Toasted Chestnut better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Toasted Chestnut has brightness around 10%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Toasted Chestnut?
You can match Toasted Chestnut with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Toasted Chestnut work best in a home?
Toasted Chestnut works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Toasted Chestnut compare to a pure white paint?
Toasted Chestnut is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Toasted Chestnut in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Toasted Chestnut in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Toasted Chestnut. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Toasted Chestnut. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.