Hickory Nut H0137 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #78614C, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fig Branches from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #78614C · H0137
Hickory Nut
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hickory Nut Technical Profile
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Hickory Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hickory Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sHickory Nut
Nearly identical
PPGFig Branches
Fig Branches
PPG
Nearly identical
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Nearly identical
Distressed Leather
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tea Chest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old Boot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Arts And Crafts
Behr
Very similar
Chocolate Turtle
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hickory Nut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hickory Nut
#78614C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949363
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hickory Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hickory 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
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Hickory Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hickory Nut have?
Hickory Nut by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Hickory Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hickory Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hickory Nut are Fig Branches by PPG (a near-identical match), Hickory Nut by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Leather Saddle by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hickory 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 Hickory Nut?
Hickory Nut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.1, 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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Why Hickory Nut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.