Warm Nutmeg ICC-71 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A18571, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Firewood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A18571 · ICC-71
Warm Nutmeg
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Nutmeg Technical Profile
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Warm Nutmeg in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Nutmeg in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWarm Nutmeg
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFirewood
Firewood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Iced Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wood Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Copper Road
PPG
Very similar
Chocolate Cheesecake
Valspar
Very similar
Pocahontas
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Oarsman
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Camel Train
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Nutmeg
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Nutmeg
#A18571
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 Warm Nutmeg
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Nutmeg 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 Warm Nutmeg.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Nutmeg — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Nutmeg have?
Warm Nutmeg 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 Warm Nutmeg in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Nutmeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Nutmeg are Firewood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Iced Mocha by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Nutmeg'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 Warm Nutmeg?
Warm Nutmeg has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.5, 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 Warm Nutmeg's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.