Ground Nutmeg 10YY 16/217 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #866D4D, estimated 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.
PPG · #866D4D · 10YY 16/217
Ground Nutmeg
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ground Nutmeg Technical Profile
HEX Code#866D4D
RGB134, 109, 77
Estimated LRV16.5
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 Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Golden Freesia
Hirshfield's
#876F4D
Close digital match
Chester Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#876B4B
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Benjamin Moore
#83694A
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Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
#886C47
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Grecian Helmet
Valspar
#826D4F
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Library Oak
Behr
#836C49
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Golden Fressia
Vista Paint
#876E49
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Thatch Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#867057
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#8A6642
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Colors That Work With Ground Nutmeg
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ground Nutmeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Nutmeg are Golden Freesia by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Chester Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Blue Ridge Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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