Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Nutmeg |
| SKU | PPG1068-6 |
| Hex | #A8715B |
| RGB | 168, 113, 91 |
| HSL | 17°, 31%, 51% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Nutmeg
With an LRV of 21, Nutmeg 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.
Nutmeg 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.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Nutmeg 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 #A8715B 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.
PPG / Glidden 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1068-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nutmeg
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nutmeg is Decorous Amber (SW 7) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Decorous Amber swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nutmeg
The closest Behr equivalent of Nutmeg is Orange Flambe (MQ1-28). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Orange Flambe and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Flambe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Toasted Pecan (1209), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Pecan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nutmeg
At Valspar, the closest color to Nutmeg is Walking Stick (V083-5) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20.5 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walking Stick swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nutmeg
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nutmeg is Nutmeg (PPG1068-6). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Glidden is your counter, order Nutmeg and you'll get the same color. See the full Nutmeg swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nutmeg
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Saddle Stitch (409-5DB) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saddle Stitch swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nutmeg
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nutmeg is Cavern Clay (HGSW 7701) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cavern Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nutmeg
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Chic Brick (DE6104), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Chic Brick swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nutmeg
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nutmeg
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Nutmeg is Fox Red (NO. 48). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Fox Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Fox Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nutmeg
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sizzling Hot (0045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Sizzling Hot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nutmeg
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Dodge Pole (0157) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dodge Pole swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nutmeg
Rodda has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Terracotta (CA224) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nutmeg
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nutmeg is Brownstone (C2-601) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brownstone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nutmeg
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nutmeg. The nearest is Dodge Pole (0157) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dodge Pole swatch →