Ref. #D9B69F · S230-3
Beech Nut
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Beech Nut Technical Profile
What color is Beech Nut? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D9B69F. Colors similar to Beech Nut include Benjamin Moore Clementine Rose, Benjamin Moore San, Benjamin Moore Outer Banks. Beech Nut has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Beech Nut sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Beech Nut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beech Nut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beech Nut
#D9B69F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3AE7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beech Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beech Nut Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Beech Nut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beech Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beech Nut have?
Beech Nut by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Beech Nut from other brands?
The closest matches are Clementine Rose by Benjamin Moore (#DBB9A2), San by Benjamin Moore (#DBB9A2), Outer Banks by Benjamin Moore (#DDB8A0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beech Nut?
Beech Nut has an LRV of 50.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beech Nut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.