Nettle 9535 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #665B44, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Cone from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #665B44 · 9535
Nettle
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nettle Technical Profile
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Nettle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nettle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNettle
Nearly identical
PPGPine Cone
Pine Cone
PPG
Nearly identical
Hannover Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hannover Hills
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Squirrels Nest
Behr
Nearly identical
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Midnight Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Durango
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nettle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nettle
#665B44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8558
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nettle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nettle 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Nettle.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nettle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nettle have?
Nettle by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nettle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nettle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nettle are Pine Cone by PPG (a near-identical match), Hannover Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hannover Hills by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nettle'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 Nettle?
Nettle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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 Nettle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.