Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Cocoa Nib |
| SKU | 0260 |
| Hex | #BC9F7E |
| RGB | 188, 159, 126 |
| HSL | 32°, 32%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Cocoa Nib
Cocoa Nib 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.
Cocoa Nib is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Cocoa Nib within Hirshfield's'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 #BC9F7E in HSL space. Pair Cocoa Nib 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.
Hirshfield's Cocoa Nib Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cocoa Nib 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 Hirshfield's 0260 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Latte (SW 6108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Latte swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
The closest Behr equivalent of Cocoa Nib is Modern History (MQ2-28). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Modern History and you'll get the same color. See the full Modern History swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Sherwood Tan (1054) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Sherwood Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Valspar, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.5 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Glidden's nearest match is Warm Caramel (10YY 35/196), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Warm Caramel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, 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 Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Latte (HGSW 3145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Latte swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Tan Plan (DE6137) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Plan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 8.05). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0260 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cocoa Nib. The nearest is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) at ΔE 3.87 — 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 Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tailored Tan (0239), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Rodda's nearest match is Badlands (CA106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cocoa Nib. The nearest is Garbanzo (C2-843) at ΔE 4.83 — 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 Garbanzo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0260 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Cocoa Nib. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.91). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0260 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 7.91). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0260 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 13.52). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0260 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cocoa Nib is Cocoa Nib (0260). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cocoa Nib and you'll get the same color. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →