Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Spanish Chestnut |
| SKU | N160-6 |
| Hex | #6F5049 |
| RGB | 111, 80, 73 |
| HSL | 11°, 21%, 36% |
| LRV | 10 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Spanish Chestnut
With an LRV of 10, Spanish Chestnut is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Spanish Chestnut works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Spanish Chestnut within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6F5049 in HSL space. Pair Spanish Chestnut with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Spanish Chestnut Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spanish Chestnut from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N160-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spanish Chestnut. The nearest is Brevity Brown (SW 6068) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brevity Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Morning Coffee (2097-20) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Coffee swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Valspar, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Smoked Almond (1006-9A) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.1 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Almond swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Bigfoot (PPG1061-7) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bigfoot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Glidden, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Bigfoot (PPG1061-7) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bigfoot swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is County Road (407-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full County Road swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spanish Chestnut. The nearest is Brevity Brown (HGSW 3062) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brevity Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Spanish Chestnut is Cold Brew (DEBN11). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Cold Brew and you'll get the same color. See the full Cold Brew swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Mountain Currant (JG-171) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Currant swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Spanish Chestnut. The nearest is Deep Reddish Brown (NO. W101) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Reddish Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Hideaway (0137) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hideaway swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Coffee Shop (0151) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Shop swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Rodda, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Auburn (CA219) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auburn swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Walnut Shell (BD41) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Shell swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spanish Chestnut
At Kompozit, the closest color to Spanish Chestnut is Coffee Shop (0151) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Shop swatch →