Nut Brown 8011 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #5B3A29, LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Root Beer from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B3A29 · 8011
Nut Brown
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nut Brown Technical Profile
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Nut Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nut Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALNut Brown
Very similar
BehrRoot Beer
Root Beer
Behr
Very similar
Terrazzo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Terra Brun
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Barbeque Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hideaway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Boston Brown Bread
Valspar
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
Bird House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nut Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nut Brown
#5B3A29
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#706A47
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nut Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nut Brown 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Nut Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nut Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nut Brown have?
Nut Brown by RAL 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 Nut Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nut Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nut Brown are Root Beer by Behr (a very close match), Terrazzo by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Terra Brun by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nut Brown'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 Brown?
Nut Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nut Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.