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Glidden Nut Shell

PPG14-02 · #9C8F83 · LRV 28.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar State of Mind is a 99% match

Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is a dark greige from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 28.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar State of Mind (99% match).

Compare Nut Shell with other brands

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LRV

28.4 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG14-02

HEX

#9C8F83

RGB

156, 143, 131

HSL

29°, 11%, 56%

Family

Greiges

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Nut Shell FAQ

What undertone does Nut Shell have?

Nut Shell is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Nut Shell?

Nut Shell has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.4 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.

What is the closest match to Nut Shell in other brands?

Valspar: State of Mind (8005-10E), 99%; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Chatura Gray (SW 9169), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chatura Gray (HGSW9169), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Vintage Oak (DESS41), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Studio Clay (CSP-380), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 96%; Behr: Gray Squirrel (N320-5), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Nut Shell?

The HEX code of Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is #9C8F83, RGB 156, 143, 131. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.