Nutshell S220-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A37F66, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rustic Oak from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A37F66 · S220-5
Nutshell
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nutshell Technical Profile
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Nutshell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nutshell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNutshell
Nearly identical
ValsparRustic Oak
Rustic Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Carmel Valley
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Apple Cinnamon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Copper Road
PPG
Nearly identical
Iced Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Birchwood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Burnt Sienna
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nutshell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nutshell
#A37F66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nutshell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nutshell 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 Nutshell.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nutshell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nutshell have?
Nutshell by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nutshell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nutshell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nutshell are Rustic Oak by Valspar (a near-identical match), Veldrift by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Carmel Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nutshell'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 Nutshell?
Nutshell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nutshell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.