Nuthatch 6088 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8E725F, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twiggy Brown from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E725F · 6088
Nuthatch
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nuthatch Technical Profile
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Nuthatch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nuthatch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNuthatch
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTwiggy Brown
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Carob
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fudge Bar
Behr
Nearly identical
Cocoa Delight
PPG
Very similar
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Toast
Valspar
Very similar
Palomino
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nuthatch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nuthatch
#8E725F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A27A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nuthatch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nuthatch 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 Nuthatch.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nuthatch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nuthatch have?
Nuthatch by Sherwin-Williams 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 Nuthatch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nuthatch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nuthatch are Twiggy Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Carob by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fudge Bar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nuthatch'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 Nuthatch?
Nuthatch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.6, 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 Nuthatch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.