Behr Nutshell
S220-5 · #A9856B · LRV ~26.3
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Pottery Urn (~98% proximity)Nutshell (S220-5) is a dark brown from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Pottery Urn (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Nutshell in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26.3 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
S220-5
HEX
#A9856B
RGB
169, 133, 107
HSL
25°, 26%, 54%
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Nutshell FAQ
What is the LRV of Nutshell?
Nutshell has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Nutshell in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pottery Urn (SW 7715), ~98% proximity; PPG: Confidence (PPG1078-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dockside (V084-4), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Chowning's Tan (CW-195), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iced Mocha (HGSW9092), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Apple Cinnamon (DEBN46), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Confidence (PPG1078-5), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~78% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Nutshell?
The HEX code of Nutshell (S220-5) is #A9856B, RGB 169, 133, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.