Dark Nut Brown 2098-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #795649, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roxy Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #795649 · 2098-30
Dark Nut Brown
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Nut Brown Technical Profile
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Dark Nut Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Nut Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDark Nut Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRoxy Brown
Roxy Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iron Oxide
Behr
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bigfoot
PPG
Very similar
Cowboy Suede
Valspar
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Nut Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Nut Brown
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#938862
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Dark Nut Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Nut Brown 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dark Nut Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Nut Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Nut Brown have?
Dark Nut Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Dark Nut Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Nut Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Nut Brown are Roxy Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Burnt Umber by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Iron Oxide by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Nut Brown'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 Dark Nut Brown?
Dark Nut Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Nut Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.