Toasted Pine Nut 7696 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DCC6A6, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Squire Hill Buff from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCC6A6 · 7696
Toasted Pine Nut
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Pine Nut Technical Profile
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Toasted Pine Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Pine Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsToasted Pine Nut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSquire Hill Buff
Squire Hill Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Louvre
Behr
Nearly identical
Classic Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wheat Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gourmet Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Pine Nut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Pine Nut
#DCC6A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Pine Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Pine Nut 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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Toasted Pine Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Pine Nut have?
Toasted Pine Nut by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Toasted Pine Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Pine Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Pine Nut are Squire Hill Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Louvre by Behr (a near-identical match), Classic Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toasted Pine Nut'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 Toasted Pine Nut?
Toasted Pine Nut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Toasted Pine Nut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.