Warm Nutmeg ICC-71 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A18571, estimated 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.
Behr · #A18571 · ICC-71
Warm Nutmeg
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Warm Nutmeg Technical Profile
HEX Code#A18571
RGB161, 133, 113
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Warm Nutmeg
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Warm Nutmeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Nutmeg are Firewood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Iced Mocha by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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