Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Nutshell |
| SKU | HGSW 6040 |
| Hex | #756761 |
| RGB | 117, 103, 97 |
| HSL | 18°, 9%, 42% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nutshell
With an LRV of 14, Nutshell is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Nutshell works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Nutshell within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #756761 in HSL space. Pair Nutshell 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nutshell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nutshell 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6040 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nutshell
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nutshell is Nutshell (SW 6040). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Nutshell and you'll get the same color. See the full Nutshell swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nutshell
At Behr, the closest color to Nutshell is Opus (T16-20) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Opus swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nutshell
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Nutshell. The nearest is Bear Creek (1470) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bear Creek swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nutshell
At Valspar, the closest color to Nutshell is Roaming Pony (1003-9B) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.7 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roaming Pony swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nutshell
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nutshell is Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eagle Eye swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nutshell
At Glidden, the closest color to Nutshell is Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bold Brandy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nutshell
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Embarked (443-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nutshell without repainting risk. See the full Embarked swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nutshell
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nutshell is Cocoa Powder (DET631) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoa Powder swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nutshell
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Nutshell. The nearest is Salvaged (JG-147) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salvaged swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nutshell
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Nutshell is London Clay (NO. 244). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order London Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full London Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nutshell
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nutshell. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nutshell
At Rodda, the closest color to Nutshell is Dusk Til Dawn (R112) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusk Til Dawn swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nutshell
Clare's nearest match is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nutshell without repainting risk. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nutshell
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nutshell. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →