Ref. #5E4C42 · UL130-2
Roasted Nuts
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Nuts Technical Profile
What color is Roasted Nuts? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #5E4C42. Colors similar to Roasted Nuts include Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown, Benjamin Moore French Press, Benjamin Moore Hearthstone Brown. Roasted Nuts has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Roasted Nuts creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Roasted Nuts pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Roasted Nuts
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Nuts
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Nuts
#5E4C42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7954
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Nuts
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted Nuts 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 Roasted Nuts.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Nuts — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Nuts have?
Roasted Nuts by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Roasted Nuts from other brands?
The closest matches are Rookwood Dark Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#5F4D43), French Press by Benjamin Moore (#604E44), Hearthstone Brown by Benjamin Moore (#614E45). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Roasted Nuts?
Roasted Nuts has an LRV of 7.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Roasted Nuts's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.