Earthnut PPU5-16 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9D8676, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cobblestone Path from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9D8676 · PPU5-16
Earthnut
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Earthnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D8676
RGB157, 134, 118
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cobblestone Path
Dunn-Edwards
#9E8779
Close digital match
Dusted Truffle
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#9C8373
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Tempered Allspice
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#9B8879
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Antigua Rose
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Hiking Trail
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#9E8875
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Locomotion
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#988171
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#9E867A
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Colors That Work With Earthnut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earthnut
#9D8676
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earthnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earthnut 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
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Earthnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earthnut have?
Earthnut by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Earthnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earthnut are Cobblestone Path by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Tempered Allspice by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Earthnut'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 Earthnut?
Earthnut has a estimated lightness value of 25.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Earthnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.