Wooden Nutmeg H0139 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #745C51, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wooden Nutmeg from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #745C51 · H0139
Wooden Nutmeg
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wooden Nutmeg Technical Profile
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Wooden Nutmeg in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wooden Nutmeg in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sWooden Nutmeg
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWooden Nutmeg
Wooden Nutmeg
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brooklyn Brownstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spicewood Brown
PPG
Very similar
Rockies Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bistro
Behr
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wooden Nutmeg
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wooden Nutmeg
#745C51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#958C63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wooden Nutmeg
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wooden Nutmeg 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 Wooden Nutmeg.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wooden Nutmeg — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wooden Nutmeg have?
Wooden Nutmeg by Hirshfield's 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 Wooden Nutmeg in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wooden Nutmeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wooden Nutmeg are Wooden Nutmeg by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Light Roast by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Brooklyn Brownstone by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wooden Nutmeg'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 Wooden Nutmeg?
Wooden Nutmeg has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wooden Nutmeg's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.