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Ref. #BD7C4E · LC120-02

Nutmeg Spice

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Nutmeg Spice LC120-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BD7C4E, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warmed Copper from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Nutmeg Spice Technical Profile

HEX Code#BD7C4E
RGB189, 124, 78
LRV25.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandKilz

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Nutmeg Spice in Every Brand

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

KilzNutmeg Spice
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWarmed Copper

Warmed Copper

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Tigereye

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Fire Glow

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Chamois Shirt

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sedona at Sunset

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Caramel Toffee

Valspar

Very similar

Semolina

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Copper Mine

Behr

Very similar

Ginger Root

PPG

Very similar

Create .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nutmeg Spice

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nutmeg Spice

#BD7C4E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B5B07D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Nutmeg Spice

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tigereye

Complement

Sailor's Sea Blue

Nutmeg Spice Room Palettes

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

Walls

Foggy Skies

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hot August

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bridal Blush

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vitality

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Cavern

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Serene Stream

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Nutmeg Spice.

Peruvian Orange

Kilz · LB280-01

#C8754F

Fall Leaf

Kilz · LD290-02

#B48347

Golden Sunrise

Kilz · LD120-01

#C08A4F

Lobster Tail

Kilz · LB120-01

#BD6D53

Hot August

Kilz · LC130-02

#C26F45

Glazed Carrot

Kilz · LC110-02

#B26F48

More brown colors from other brands

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

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Welcome Home

Hirshfield's · 0325

#907C51

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Bean Pot

Hirshfield's · H0127

#8B6B51

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-77

#A4937D

Farmhouse Ochre

Vista Paint · H0027

#B7833F

Nutmeg Spice — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nutmeg Spice have?
Nutmeg Spice by Kilz 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 Nutmeg Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nutmeg Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nutmeg Spice are Warmed Copper by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tigereye by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fire Glow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nutmeg Spice'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 Nutmeg Spice?
Nutmeg Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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