Ground Nutmeg 10YY 16/217 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #866D4D, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Freesia from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #866D4D · 10YY 16/217
Ground Nutmeg
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ground Nutmeg Technical Profile
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Ground Nutmeg in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ground Nutmeg in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGround Nutmeg
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGolden Freesia
Golden Freesia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chester Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Ridge Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Library Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Fressia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Thatch Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ground Nutmeg
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ground Nutmeg
#866D4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999C6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ground Nutmeg
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ground 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Ground 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.
Ground Nutmeg — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ground Nutmeg have?
Ground Nutmeg by PPG has a neutral 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 Ground Nutmeg in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ground Nutmeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Nutmeg are Golden Freesia by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chester Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Ridge Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ground 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 Ground Nutmeg?
Ground Nutmeg has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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 Ground Nutmeg's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.