Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Nut Shell |
| SKU | PPG14-02 |
| Hex | #9C9084 |
| RGB | 156, 144, 132 |
| HSL | 30°, 11%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Nut Shell
Nut Shell sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Nut Shell 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 by brand
18 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Nut Shell within PPG / Glidden'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 #9C9084 in HSL space. Pair Nut Shell 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.
PPG / Glidden Nut Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nut Shell 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 PPG / Glidden PPG14-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nut Shell
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Keystone Gray (SW 7504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nut Shell without repainting risk. See the full Keystone Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Behr, the closest color to Nut Shell is Country Club (770B-5) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Club swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nut Shell is Studio Clay (CSP-380) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nut Shell
Valspar's nearest match is State of Mind (8005-10E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nut Shell without repainting risk. See the full State of Mind swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nut Shell
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nut Shell is Nut Shell (PPG14-02). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Nut Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nut Shell is Rustic Greige (404-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nut Shell
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stacked Stone (HGSW 3464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nut Shell without repainting risk. See the full Stacked Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nut Shell is Countryside (DEGR27) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Countryside swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nut Shell is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nut Shell
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Charleston Gray (NO. 243), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nut Shell without repainting risk. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nut Shell is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nut Shell
Rodda's nearest match is Ashes (CA088), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nut Shell without repainting risk. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nut Shell
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nut Shell. The nearest is Hammered (C2-889) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hammered swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nut Shell
Backdrop has no exact twin of Nut Shell. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Nut Shell
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Nut Shell is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →