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Ref. #8E725F · 6088

Nuthatch

19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Nuthatch Technical Profile

HEX Code#8E725F
RGB142, 114, 95
LRV18.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Riverbank

Complement

Pacific Rim Blue

Nuthatch Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cavern Clay

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Nuthatch.

Verde Marrón

Sherwin-Williams · 9124

#877459

Portabello

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#947A62

Tiki Hut

Sherwin-Williams · 7509

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Downing Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 2820

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Olive Grove

Sherwin-Williams · 7734

#857C5D

Reddened Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 6053

#9C6E63

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Welcome Home

Hirshfield's · 0325

#907C51

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Fall Leaf

Kilz · LD290-02

#B48347

Bean Pot

Hirshfield's · H0127

#8B6B51

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-77

#A4937D

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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