Nankeen H0120 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B89E82, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Doe Eyes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B89E82 · H0120
Nankeen
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Nankeen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nankeen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sNankeen
Nearly identical
ValsparDoe Eyes
Doe Eyes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Caramel
PPG
Nearly identical
Craft Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Latte
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wooded Acre
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nankeen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nankeen
#B89E82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nankeen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nankeen 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
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Nankeen.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nankeen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nankeen have?
Nankeen by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nankeen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nankeen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nankeen are Doe Eyes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Warm Caramel by PPG (a near-identical match), Craft Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nankeen'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 Nankeen?
Nankeen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nankeen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.