# RAL Classic Nut brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/nut-brown-ral-8011](https://plan-home.com/color/nut-brown-ral-8011)

RAL Classic Nut brown RAL 8011 is a deep, dark brown with a noticeable warm red-brown cast. Its low brightness gives it a weighty, grounded look, especially on cabinetry, interior doors, or exterior trim. In strong daylight, the warmer brown notes become clearer, while dimmer rooms can make this shade appear closer to near-black brown. Pair Nut brown with warm ivory, clay beige, muted olive, or natural oak for an earthy palette, and use blackened metal or aged brass for contrast. On large walls, it is best balanced with generous light-colored flooring, textiles, or ceilings to keep the room from feeling too enclosed.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Nut brown
- **Color code:** RAL 8011
- **HEX:** #5A3827
- **RGB:** 90, 56, 39
- **LRV:** 8.11%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 20° Saturation: 56.67% Value: 35.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(20, 40, 25)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.78 Yellow: 56.67 Key: 64.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 64.228 I: 25.723 Q: 1.902
- **XYZ:** X: 5.997 Y: 5.149 Z: 2.597
- **CIE Lab:** L:27.155 a:13.041 b:16.835
- **CIE Luv:** L:27.155 u:23.195 v:14.395
- **Decimal:** 5912615
- **Hunter Lab:** 22.691, 7.466, 9.099

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-4)
- [RAL Classic Terra brown](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brown-ral-8028)
- [RAL Classic Mahogany brown](https://plan-home.com/color/mahogany-brown-ral-8016)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-5)
- [RAL Classic Sepia brown](https://plan-home.com/color/sepia-brown-ral-8014)
- [RAL Classic Chestnut brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chestnut-brown-ral-8015)
- [RAL Effect RAL 320-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-320-6)
- [RAL Classic Fawn brown](https://plan-home.com/color/fawn-brown-ral-8007)
- [RAL Effect RAL 350-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-350-m)
- [RAL Classic Red brown](https://plan-home.com/color/red-brown-ral-8012)
- [RAL Effect RAL 350-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-350-6)
- [RAL Classic Chocolate brown](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-brown-ral-8017)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-6)
- [Tikkurila N470](https://plan-home.com/color/n470)
- [RAL Classic Oxide red](https://plan-home.com/color/oxide-red-ral-3009)
- [RAL Classic Signal brown](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-brown-ral-8002)
- [RAL Effect RAL 330-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-330-3)
- [RAL Classic Beige brown](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-brown-ral-8024)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Beige brown](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-brown-ral-8024)
- [RAL Classic Pearl copper](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-copper-ral-8029)
- [RAL Classic Fawn brown](https://plan-home.com/color/fawn-brown-ral-8007)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Mahogany brown](https://plan-home.com/color/mahogany-brown-ral-8016)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [RAL Classic Violet Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-blue-ral-5000)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [RAL Classic Distant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-blue-ral-5023)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)

## 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.