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Ref. #D9B69F · S230-3

Beech Nut

51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Beech Nut S230-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9B69F, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clementine Rose from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Beech Nut Technical Profile

HEX Code#D9B69F
RGB217, 182, 159
LRV50.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Beech Nut in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Beech Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBeech Nut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreClementine Rose

Clementine Rose

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sand Dunes

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Kraft Paper

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cinnamon Ice

PPG

Nearly identical

Mojave Sunset

Valspar

Nearly identical

Tower Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Brandy Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Early Tan

Vista Paint

Very similar

Blonde Lace

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Beech Nut

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pumpkin Cream

Complement

Sound Waves

Beech Nut Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Chivalry Copper

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Artful Magenta

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tealish

Pop

Hemisphere

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Beech Nut.

Pumpkin Cream

Behr · PPU3-9

#DBBA9D

Kombucha

Behr · T18-06

#D6BC9D

Nutty Beige

Behr · PWL-86

#D4BCA3

Nut Flavor

Behr · PPH-15

#D7BEA4

Sabor a Nuez

Behr · PPH-15 (HISP)

#D7BEA4

Everything'S Rosy

Behr · T17-06

#D8ACA0

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Consentino Chardonnay

Benjamin Moore · 247

#E9DDBB

Pearly Violet

Valspar · 7001-23

#F2EEE6

Bone White

Benjamin Moore · OC-143

#E7DECA

Barely There

Vista Paint · OW144

#F7F2E8

Downy Feather

Hirshfield's · 0975

#FEAA66

Antique Lace

Dunn-Edwards · DE6162

#FDF2DB

Beech Nut — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Beech Nut have?
Beech Nut by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beech Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beech Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beech Nut are Clementine Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), San by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Outer Banks by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beech Nut's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Beech Nut?
Beech Nut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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