Hickory Nut
H0137 · #78614C · LRV 13 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Mahogany0
- 2Turkish Coffee5
- 3Hickory Nut13
- 4Cavern Clay20
- 5Redend Point30
What Color Is Hickory Nut, Really?
Hickory Nut reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Hirshfield's H0137 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Hickory Nut
Hickory Nut works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Hickory Nut
With an LRV of 13, Hickory Nut is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Hickory Nut are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0137 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CaraïbeSW 9090 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 13 | Color page → |
| Behr | Rich WalnutPMD-60 · Behr | 2.6 | 13 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Coconut Grove1029 · Benjamin Moore | 1.8 | 13 | Color page → |
| Valspar | CraterV135-6 · Valspar | 3.5 | 12.9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Chocolate RipplePPG1078-7 · PPG / Glidden | 0.8 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Chocolate RipplePPG1078-7 · Glidden | 1.3 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
The nearest shades to Hickory Nut within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #78614C in HSL space. Pair Hickory Nut with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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