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Cocoa Nib

37%LRV Value
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Cocoa Nib 0260 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BC9F7E, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern History from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cocoa Nib Technical Profile

HEX Code#BC9F7E
RGB188, 159, 126
LRV37.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Cocoa Nib in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sCocoa Nib
Nearly identical
BehrModern History

Modern History

Behr

Nearly identical

Tailored Tan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Warm Caramel

PPG

Nearly identical

Doe Eyes

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mesa Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Iced Coffee

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Saddle Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mitered Edge

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cardboard Box

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cocoa Nib

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cocoa Nib

#BC9F7E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cocoa Nib

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Milano

Complement

Camelot

Cocoa Nib Room Palettes

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

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

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Rich Reward

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Highlight

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Blonde Shell

Hirshfield's · 0170

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Country Dweller

Hirshfield's · 0176

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Coastal Sand

Hirshfield's · H0122

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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.

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Cocoa Nib — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cocoa Nib have?
Cocoa Nib by Hirshfield's 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 Cocoa Nib in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Nib from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Nib are Modern History by Behr (a near-identical match), Carton by Behr (a near-identical match), Cardboard by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Nib'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 Cocoa Nib?
Cocoa Nib has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.0, 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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