Nut Shell 14-02 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9C8F83, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is State of Mind from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9C8F83 · 14-02
Nut Shell
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nut Shell Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C8F83
RGB156, 143, 131
Estimated LRV28.4
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 Familygray
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 →
State of Mind
Valspar
#9C8E83
Close digital match
Chatura Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#A09287
Close digital match
Old English Castle
Vista Paint
#978B80
Close digital match
Mission Brown
Dutch Boy
#9E9284
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Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
#9F9389
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Country Club
Behr
#998E86
Close digital match
Long Winding Road
Dunn-Edwards
#9B9189
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Weimaraner
Benjamin Moore
#A09383
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#A49688
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#948981
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#898176
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#A3977F
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Colors That Work With Nut Shell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nut Shell
#9C8F83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nut Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nut Shell 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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Nut Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nut Shell have?
Nut Shell by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Nut Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nut Shell are State of Mind by Valspar (a close digital match), Chatura Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Old English Castle by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nut Shell'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 Nut Shell?
Nut Shell has a estimated lightness value of 28.4, 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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