Nut Brown N190-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B6456, estimated LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cobble Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7B6456 · N190-6
Nut Brown
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nut Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B6456
RGB123, 100, 86
Estimated LRV17.0
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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Cobble Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#7A6455
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Aged Bark
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#786253
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Chocolate Turtle
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#7B6251
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Ranch House
Vista Paint
#786257
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Warrior
PPG
#7D685B
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Cowboy Boots
Benjamin Moore
#7F6456
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Coffee Purveyors
Dunn-Edwards
#776050
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Ranch House
Hirshfield's
#7B645A
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#7D6A5E
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#755C48
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Colors That Work With Nut Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nut Brown
#7B6456
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B9569
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nut Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nut Brown 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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Nut Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nut Brown have?
Nut Brown 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 Nut Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nut Brown are Cobble Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Aged Bark by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chocolate Turtle by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nut Brown'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 Nut Brown?
Nut Brown has a estimated lightness value of 17.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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