Brazil Nut 20YY 63/149 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E1CFB6, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Urchin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E1CFB6 · 20YY 63/149
Brazil Nut
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brazil Nut Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1CFB6
RGB225, 207, 182
Estimated LRV64.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Sea Urchin
Benjamin Moore
#E2D0B6
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Toasted Cashew
Behr
#E2D0B8
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Peasant Bread
Valspar
#E1CEB3
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Inside Passage
Dunn-Edwards
#E0CFB5
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Maple Pecan
Vista Paint
#E1D0B9
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Irish Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#E3D2B8
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Muslin Tint
Hirshfield's
#E0CDB1
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Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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Barely Beige
Dutch Boy
#E3D2B6
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Colors That Work With Brazil Nut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brazil Nut
#E1CFB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brazil Nut
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brazil Nut Room Palettes
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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
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Brazil Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brazil Nut have?
Brazil Nut by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brazil Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brazil Nut are Sea Urchin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Toasted Cashew by Behr (a close digital match), Peasant Bread by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brazil 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 Brazil Nut?
Brazil Nut has a estimated lightness value of 64.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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