Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Nutmeg |
| SKU | 1227 |
| Hex | #C39D87 |
| RGB | 195, 157, 135 |
| HSL | 22°, 33%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Nutmeg
Nutmeg sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Nutmeg is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Nutmeg within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C39D87 in HSL space. Pair Nutmeg with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Nutmeg Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nutmeg from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1227 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nutmeg
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Wickerwork (SW 10) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wickerwork swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nutmeg
Behr's nearest match is Canyon Dusk (S210-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Canyon Dusk swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nutmeg
At Valspar, the closest color to Nutmeg is Naked Clay (1008-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38.6 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Naked Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nutmeg
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nutmeg is Summer Spice (PPG16-02) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Spice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nutmeg
At Glidden, the closest color to Nutmeg is Brownington Court (90YR 36/203) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brownington Court swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nutmeg
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Bombay Beach (HGSW 3105) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bombay Beach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nutmeg
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Buttered Croissant (DEBN05) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buttered Croissant swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nutmeg
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nutmeg is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nutmeg
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Money Tree (0037) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Tree swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nutmeg
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →