Nugget AC-9 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B7916C, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tudor Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7916C · AC-9
Nugget
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nugget Technical Profile
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Nugget in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nugget in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNugget
Nearly identical
PPGTudor Beige
Tudor Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Baguette
Behr
Nearly identical
Cuppa Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bisqued Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Baguette
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nugget
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nugget
#B7916C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nugget
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nugget 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 Nugget.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nugget — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nugget have?
Nugget 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 Nugget in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nugget from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nugget are Tudor Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Tropical Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Baguette by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nugget'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 Nugget?
Nugget has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.4, 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 Nugget's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.