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Peanut Shell

37%LRV Value
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Peanut Shell 2162-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C19E74, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Nutmeg from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Peanut Shell Technical Profile

HEX Code#C19E74
RGB193, 158, 116
LRV37.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Peanut Shell in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Peanut Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MoorePeanut Shell
Nearly identical
ValsparWarm Nutmeg

Warm Nutmeg

Valspar

Nearly identical

Tan Plan

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Peanut Butter

Behr

Nearly identical

Mesa Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sahara Sands

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Outback

PPG

Nearly identical

Cinnamon Toast

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cocoa Nib

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cardboard Box

Kilz

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Peanut Shell

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Peanut Shell

#C19E74

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEB082

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Peanut Shell

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cardboard Box

Complement

Key West Zenith

Peanut Shell Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hale Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Spice Gold

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Warm Sunglow

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pumpkin Bread

Behr · PMD-40

#C98F57

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Peanut Shell — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Peanut Shell have?
Peanut Shell by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Peanut Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peanut Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peanut Shell are Warm Nutmeg by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tan Plan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peanut Butter by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peanut Shell'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 Peanut Shell?
Peanut Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.1, 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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