Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Warm Nutmeg |
| SKU | 8003-20E |
| Hex | #C29D74 |
| RGB | 194, 157, 116 |
| HSL | 32°, 39%, 61% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Warm Nutmeg
Warm Nutmeg 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.
Warm Nutmeg 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
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Warm Nutmeg within Valspar'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 #C29D74 in HSL space. Pair Warm 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.
Valspar Warm Nutmeg Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Warm 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 Valspar 8003-20E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mesa Tan (SW 7695), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At Behr, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Winter Wheat (PMD-50) — very close at ΔE 3.19, 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 Winter Wheat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Warm Nutmeg is Barley Harvest (1070). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Barley Harvest and you'll get the same color. See the full Barley Harvest swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Doeskin (PPG1082-5) — very close at ΔE 2.55, 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 Doeskin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At Glidden, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Doeskin (PPG1082-5) — very close at ΔE 3.04, 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 Doeskin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sahara Sands (315-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Handcrafted Brown (HGSW 2184) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handcrafted Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Warm Nutmeg is Tan Plan (DE6137). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Tan Plan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tan Plan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Warm Nutmeg. The nearest is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) at ΔE 3.86 — 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 Warm Nutmeg
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Nutmeg without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Back to Basics (0255) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At Rodda, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Badlands (CA106) — very close at ΔE 3.01, 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 Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Oz (C2-619) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oz swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
Clare has no exact twin of Warm Nutmeg. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Warm Nutmeg
At Kompozit, the closest color to Warm Nutmeg is Back to Basics (0255) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Back to Basics swatch →