Nettle 9535 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #665B44, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #665B44 · 9535
Nettle
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nettle Technical Profile
HEX Code#665B44
RGB102, 91, 68
Estimated LRV10.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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 →
Pine Cone
PPG
#665C46
Close digital match
Hannover Hills
Vista Paint
#665A44
Close digital match
Hannover Hills
Hirshfield's
#685D4A
Close digital match
Squirrels Nest
Behr
#665E49
Close digital match
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
#645C43
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Midnight Forest
Valspar
#625745
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Farrow & Ball
#665F4B
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Furlough
Dutch Boy
#605544
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Durango
Benjamin Moore
#655E4F
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Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
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Tea Leaf
Kilz
#66624B
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Colors That Work With Nettle
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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
Digital 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
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Nettle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nettle have?
Nettle by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Nettle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nettle are Pine Cone by PPG (a close digital match), Hannover Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hannover Hills by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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