# Behr Nutshell

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nutshell](https://plan-home.com/color/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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Nutshell
- **Color code:** S220-5
- **HEX:** #a9856b
- **RGB:** 169, 133, 107
- **LRV:** 26.74%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pottery Urn](https://plan-home.com/color/pottery-urn-sw-7715)
- [Behr Warm Cognac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-cognac)
- [Valspar US Dockside](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-dockside)
- [Sherwin Williams Iced Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/iced-mocha-sw-9092)
- [Valspar US Teddy](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-teddy)
- [Benjamin Moore Chowning's Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chownings-tan-cw-195)
- [Sherwin Williams Yearling](https://plan-home.com/color/yearling-sw-7725)
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Rose Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-rose-beige-sw-2804)
- [Valspar US Café Américaine](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cafe-americaine)
- [Valspar US Elegant Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-elegant-earth)
- [Behr Syrup](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-syrup)
- [Valspar US Crumbling Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-crumbling-cork)
- [Benjamin Moore Jackson Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jackson-tan-hc-46)
- [Behr Minestrone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-minestrone)
- [Benjamin Moore Serengeti Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-serengeti-sand-2164-40)
- [Behr Cider Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cider-spice)
- [Sherwin Williams Almond Roca](https://plan-home.com/color/almond-roca-sw-9105)
- [Valspar US Cinnamon Scone](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cinnamon-scone)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Postmodern Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-postmodern-mauve)
- [Behr Eiffel For You](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-eiffel-for-you)
- [Behr Lite Cocoa](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lite-cocoa)
- [Behr Rugged Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rugged-tan)
- [Behr Armadillo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-armadillo)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Mission Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mission-brown)
- [Behr Baked Sienna](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-baked-sienna)
- [Behr Sassafras Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sassafras-tea)
- [Behr Molasses](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-molasses)
- [Behr Burnished Brandy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnished-brandy)

## 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.