# Behr Nut Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nut-brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nut-brown)

Behr Nut Brown N190-6 is a muted medium brown with a noticeable warm cast and a softened, earthy appearance. Its #896e5d value reads as brown tempered by subtle gray, keeping it from looking overly orange or overly dark. On walls, Nut Brown can ground a dining room, study, or bedroom without creating the heaviness of a deeper chocolate shade. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm beige textiles, black metal details, and medium-to-dark wood for a layered, natural look. It also has enough depth for cabinetry, built-ins, or an exterior front door where a restrained brown is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Nut Brown
- **Color code:** N190-6
- **HEX:** #896e5d
- **RGB:** 137, 110, 93
- **LRV:** 17.67%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 23° Saturation: 32.12% Value: 53.73%
- **HSL:** hsl(23, 19, 45)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.71 Yellow: 32.12 Key: 46.27
- **YIQ:** Y: 116.135 I: 21.552 Q: 0.421
- **XYZ:** X: 17.868 Y: 17.261 Z: 12.744
- **CIE Lab:** L:48.588 a:8.035 b:13.528
- **CIE Luv:** L:48.588 u:18.347 v:15.674
- **Decimal:** 9006685
- **Hunter Lab:** 41.547, 4.062, 10.897

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Carob](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carob-af-160)
- [Valspar US Zanzibar Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-zanzibar-spice)
- [Valspar US Scented Candle](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-scented-candle)
- [Benjamin Moore Saddle Soap](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-saddle-soap-2110-30)
- [Behr Antiquities](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antiquities)
- [Sherwin Williams Nuthatch](https://plan-home.com/color/nuthatch-sw-6088)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Pudding](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-pudding-1014)
- [Behr Wild Mustang](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-mustang)
- [Sherwin Williams Tree Branch](https://plan-home.com/color/tree-branch-sw-7525)
- [Sherwin Williams Quartersawn Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/quartersawn-oak-sw-2836)
- [Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sorrel-brown-1236)
- [Valspar US Nest](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-nest)
- [Behr French Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-french-truffle)
- [Benjamin Moore Riverbank](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-riverbank-csp-355)
- [Behr Whiskey Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whiskey-barrel)
- [Valspar US Sea Lion Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sea-lion-brown)
- [Valspar US Milk Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-milk-chocolate)
- [Valspar US Brownie Scout](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-brownie-scout)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Elkhound](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-elkhound)
- [Behr Cardamom Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cardamom-spice)
- [Behr Caffeine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caffeine)
- [Behr Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clay)
- [Behr Studio Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-studio-taupe)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Cocoa Shell](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cocoa-shell)
- [Behr Authentic Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-authentic-brown)
- [Behr Moose Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moose-trail)
- [Behr Rustic Tobacco](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-tobacco)
- [Behr Chocolate Swirl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-swirl)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.