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.
Ref. #BD7C4E · LC120-02
Nutmeg Spice
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nutmeg Spice Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Nutmeg Spice 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Nutmeg Spice.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nutmeg Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.