Is Behr Nutshell S220-5 cool or warm?

Behr S220-5 Nutshell is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Behr Nutshell undertones?

Red is Behr Nutshell undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Behr Nutshell?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Nutshell undertone is #a9856b .

What is the RGB code of Behr Nutshell?

RGB code is 169, 133, 107 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Nutshell S220-5

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What are Behr Nutshell undertones?
Is Nutshell S220-5 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Nutshell
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Nutshell S220-5
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S220-5
Name:	Nutshell
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Nutshell?

Behr Nutshell S220-5 is a muted medium brown with warm tan and subtle clay-like undertones. Its softened, low-saturation character keeps it from reading overly orange, giving walls a grounded, natural look. In bright daylight, Nutshell can appear lighter and more sandy, while lower light brings out its deeper brown presence. It suits living rooms, dining rooms, and studies, particularly alongside creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, aged brass, leather, and medium-toned wood. This shade also has enough depth for an accent wall or painted cabinetry when paired with lighter surrounding finishes.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Nutshell:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Nutshell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

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LRV of Nutshell

Nutshell has an LRV of 26.74% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 26.74%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#a9856b
RGB Decimal	169, 133, 107
RGB Percent	66.27%, 52.16%, 41.96%
HSV	Hue: 25° Saturation: 36.69% Value: 66.27%
HSL	hsl(25, 26, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.3 Yellow: 36.69 Key: 33.73
YIQ	Y: 140.8 I: 29.807 Q: -0.476
XYZ	X: 27.404 Y: 26.273 Z: 17.534
CIE Lab	L:58.295 a:10.077 b:19.286
CIE Luv	L:58.295 u:25.288 v:23.048
Decimal	11109739
Hunter Lab	51.257, 5.733, 15.599

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