Macadamia Nut 191 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5E3C1, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cracked Wheat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F5E3C1 · 191
Macadamia Nut
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Macadamia Nut Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E3C1
RGB245, 227, 193
Estimated LRV73.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Macadamia Nut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Macadamia Nut
#F5E3C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C56D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Macadamia Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Macadamia Nut 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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Macadamia Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Macadamia Nut have?
Macadamia Nut by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Macadamia Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Macadamia Nut are Cracked Wheat by Behr (a close digital match), Tea Cookie by Behr (a close digital match), Aged Parchment by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Macadamia Nut'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 Macadamia Nut?
Macadamia Nut has a estimated lightness value of 73.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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