Roasted Nuts UL130-2 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E4C42, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Dark Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E4C42 · UL130-2
Roasted Nuts
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Nuts Technical Profile
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Roasted Nuts in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roasted Nuts in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRoasted Nuts
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Dark Brown
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
French Press
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roasted Nuts in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roasted Nuts from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Nuts are Rookwood Dark Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), French Press by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heritage Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roasted Nuts'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 Roasted Nuts?
Roasted Nuts has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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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.