Nut Brown 8011 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #5B3A29, estimated 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.
RAL · #5B3A29 · 8011
Nut Brown
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nut Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B3A29
RGB91, 58, 41
Estimated LRV5.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandRAL
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#643E2D
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Colors That Work With Nut Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Nut Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.