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Ref. #C29D74 · 8003-20E

Warm Nutmeg

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Warm Nutmeg 8003-20E is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C29D74, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barley Harvest from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Warm Nutmeg Technical Profile

HEX Code#C29D74
RGB194, 157, 116
LRV36.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar

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Warm Nutmeg in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Warm Nutmeg in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparWarm Nutmeg
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBarley Harvest

Barley Harvest

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Tan Plan

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Peanut Butter

Behr

Nearly identical

Sahara Sands

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mesa Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Cardboard Box

Kilz

Nearly identical

Outback

PPG

Very similar

Back to Basics

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Blonde Shell

Vista Paint

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Warm Nutmeg

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Warm Nutmeg

#C29D74

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B0B181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Warm Nutmeg

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tan Plan

Complement

Paradise Found

Warm Nutmeg Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pat-a-Pep

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Warm Nutmeg.

Pale Blush

Valspar · 3002-7C

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Buckskin Pony

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#C8A173

New Haven Clay

Valspar · 2007-7C

#C29A7D

Friendly Tan

Valspar · 2008-8A

#C29E7F

Timeless Gold

Valspar · 3006-7C

#B69B70

Lewis Gold

Valspar · 3005-7C

#CBA56B

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-445

#C2B98D

China White

Benjamin Moore · PM-20

#E7E4D9

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

Warm Nutmeg — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Warm Nutmeg have?
Warm Nutmeg by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Warm Nutmeg in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Nutmeg from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Nutmeg are Barley Harvest by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Peanut Shell by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tan Plan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Nutmeg'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 Warm Nutmeg?
Warm Nutmeg has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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