Behr Nutshell (S220-5) Paint Color

Color Name
Nutshell (S220-5)
Hex Color Code
#A9856B
RGB Color Code
RGB(169, 133, 107)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 21.3%, 36.7%, 33.7%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Nutshell (S220-5) color - its meaning and example

What color is Nutshell (S220-5)?

Nutshell (S220-5) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nutshell (S220-5) is #A9856B, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 133, 107).

In the RGB color model, Nutshell (S220-5) has a red value of 169, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 36.7% yellow, and 33.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 26.5 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nutshell (S220-5) has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation and 66.3 % brightness/value.

Nutshell (S220-5) is cool or warm?

The color Nutshell (S220-5) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Nutshell (S220-5)? (For interior and product design)

Nutshell (S220-5) has an LRV of nearly 26.3. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Nutshell (S220-5)
LRV 26.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 26.3 of Nutshell (S220-5) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 26.3 puts Behr Nutshell (S220-5) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A9856B
Hex triplet
#A9856B
Red
A9
Green
85
Blue
6B
RGBA / RGB rgb(169, 133, 107)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.30%
Yellow
36.69%
Key
33.73%
HSL hsl(25.16deg, 26.5 %, 54.1 %)
Hue
25.16°
Saturation
26.50 %
Lightness
54.12 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
25.16°
Saturation
36.69 %
Brightness / Value
66.27 %
RYB ryb(81, 102, 74)
Red
81 (31.9%)
Yellow
102 (40.0%)
Blue
74 (28.9%)
HWB
Hue
25.16°
Whiteness
41.96 %
Blackness
33.73 %
CMY
Cyan
33.73%
Magenta
47.84%
Yellow
58.04%
XYZ
X
27.4
Y
26.27
Z
17.54
YXY
Y1
26.27
X
0.38
Y2
0.37
CIE-Lab
L
58.29
A
10.08
B
19.28
CIE-Lch
L
58.29
C
21.75
H
62.39
CIE-Luv
L
58.29
U
25.29
V
23.04
Hunter-Lab
L
51.26
A
5.74
B
15.59
Other
LRV
~ 26.3 %
Munsell Color System
8.5YR 5.7/3.8

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#B38B6D Color Light Taupe
97.30% match | ΔE 2.70
#A67B5B Color French Beige
96.07% match | ΔE 3.93
#A67B5B Color Tuscan Tan
96.07% match | ΔE 3.93
#A67B5B Color Latte
96.07% match | ΔE 3.93

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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Pantone PMS

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#A28168 Color PANTONE 4048 C
98.12% match | ΔE 1.88
#AA8066 Color PANTONE 479 C
97.64% match | ΔE 2.36
#AB8C74 Color PANTONE 4047 C
97.38% match | ΔE 2.62
#AC835E Color PANTONE 10138 C
96.44% match | ΔE 3.56

RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Nutshell (S220-5) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Nutshell (S220-5) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to Behr

#A9856B Color Nutshell (S220-5)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#B18867 Color Syrup (MQ2-02)
97.31% match | ΔE 2.69

Sherwin Williams

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Valspar

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Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

Nutshell (S220-5) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Nutshell (S220-5) to Farrow & Ball

#BD8C5F Color Wet Sand (46)
93.45% match | ΔE 6.55
#C0866C Color Folly Pink (G14)
93.33% match | ΔE 6.67
#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
92.97% match | ΔE 7.03

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#A9856B
Nutshell (S220-5)
#6B8FA9
Air Force Blue (RAF)*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Nutshell (S220-5) - #A9856B?

Color that best contrast with Behr Nutshell (S220-5) - #A9856B is #6B8FA9, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Behr Nutshell (S220-5) - #A9856B?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Nutshell (S220-5) - #A9856B is #6B8FA9, color name is Air Force Blue (RAF)*.

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