Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut 2090-20

Official page:Rich Chestnut 2090-20
Code:2090-20
Name:Rich Chestnut
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut?

Embrace the warmth and sophistication of Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut (2090-20) in your living room, where its deep, earthy tones create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This elegant color is equally stunning in a bedroom, adding a touch of luxury and intimacy to your personal sanctuary. Pair Rich Chestnut with neutral tones for a classic look, or with metallic accents for a more modern feel. Let this versatile color elevate your space, whether used as an accent wall, a furniture piece, or throughout the room for a rich and timeless look.

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What are Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut undertones?

The undertone of Rich Chestnut can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#9B4837

RGB code:

155, 72, 55

Is Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut 2090-20 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 10° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2090-20 Rich Chestnut HSL code: 10, 48%, 41%

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

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
  • Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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.

How light temperature affects Rich Chestnut

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rich Chestnut with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Rich Chestnut

Rich Chestnut has an LRV of 12.32% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.32%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#9B4837Copy color code
RGB Decimal155, 72, 55Copy color code
RGB Percent60.78%, 28.24%, 21.57%Copy color code
HSVHue: 10° Saturation: 64.52% Value: 60.78%Copy color code
HSLhsl(10, 48, 41)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 53.55 Yellow: 64.52 Key: 39.22Copy color code
YIQY: 94.879 I: 54.923 Q: 12.267Copy color code
XYZX: 16.526 Y: 11.881 Z: 5.036Copy color code
CIE LabL:41.026 a:33.265 b:26.528Copy color code
CIE LuvL:41.026 u:62.487 v:21.981Copy color code
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Hunter Lab34.469, 25.26, 15.465Copy color code
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