Nutshell S220-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A37F66, estimated 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.
Behr · #A37F66 · S220-5
Nutshell
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nutshell Technical Profile
HEX Code#A37F66
RGB163, 127, 102
Estimated LRV26.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#A67E64
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#A3846C
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Colors That Work With Nutshell
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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
Digital 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
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Nutshell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nutshell have?
Nutshell by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Nutshell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nutshell are Rustic Oak by Valspar (a close digital match), Veldrift by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Carmel Valley by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Nutshell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.