Sherwin-Williams • 9079

Velvety Chestnut

Name: Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut 9079
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on versatile tones, Velvety Chestnut (9079) is a standout Red in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 4 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#A2877D

LRV

26.53

Light Reflectance Value

26.53

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Velvety Chestnut's Color Strip

Velvety Chestnut is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Emerging Taupe and Swing Brown. The strip spans from Unfussy Beige at the lightest end to Terra Brun at the deepest. Strip 193 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Unfussy Beige C2Doeskin C3Emerging Taupe C4Velvety Chestnut

C5Swing Brown C6Hot Cocoa C7Terra Brun

Velvety Chestnut in Real Rooms

Velvety Chestnut has a medium LRV of 26.53 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and kitchen cabinets.

3 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Velvety Chestnut acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut Living Room

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Sw 9079 Living Room

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Velvety Chestnut Living Room

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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Velvety Chestnut cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.