Glidden Nut Shell
PPG14-02 · #9C8F83 · LRV ~28.4
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar State of Mind (~99% proximity)Nut Shell (PPG14-02) is a dark greige from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.4 (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 Valspar State of Mind (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Nut Shell in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.4 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG14-02
HEX
#9C8F83
RGB
156, 143, 131
HSL
29°, 11%, 56%
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Nut Shell FAQ
What undertone does Nut Shell have?
Nut Shell is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Nut Shell in other brands?
Valspar: State of Mind (8005-10E), ~99% proximity; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Chatura Gray (SW 9169), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chatura Gray (HGSW9169), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Vintage Oak (DESS41), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Studio Clay (CSP-380), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), ~96% proximity; Behr: Gray Squirrel (N320-5), ~95% 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 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.