Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079

Let’s dive into a full Velvety Chestnut paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 9079. Find out if this gorgeous warm pink paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Velvety Chestnut SW 9079
Color code:SW 9079
Color name:Velvety Chestnut
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Velvety Chestnut for living room

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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Pink color shade can create a unique space

What are Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#A2877D

RGB code:

162, 135, 125

Is Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 16° this Pink refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9079 Velvety Chestnut HSL code: 16, 17%, 56%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Pink will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Pink undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 vs Sandy Ridge SW 7535

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 vs Sherwin Williams Sandy Ridge SW 7535Open Velvety Chestnut SW 9079
LRV: 26.52%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 28.15%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 vs Cocoa Berry SW 9078

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 vs Sherwin Williams Cocoa Berry SW 9078Open Velvety Chestnut SW 9079
LRV: 26.52%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 26.74%
Medium color
Temperature: warm