ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Nut Brown (2098-30) is a very dark red with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red (No.56). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 11.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #785548 |
| RGB | 120, 85, 72 |
| HSL | 16°, 25%, 38% |
About Dark Nut Brown
Dark Nut Brown (2098-30) is a very dark red from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 11, Dark Nut Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Nut Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Rabbit Brown (2105-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dark Nut Brown changes with the light
Dark Nut Brown is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Nut Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Nut Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Dark Nut Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dark Nut Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dark Nut Brown in real homes
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Dark Nut Brown equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 10.6
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dark Nut Brown questions
What undertone does Dark Nut Brown have?
Dark Nut Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Nut Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dark Nut Brown a light or dark color?
Dark Nut Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Dark Nut Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Nut Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 10.6); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 8.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Nut Brown?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dark Nut Brown's undertone.
Where does Dark Nut Brown work best?
Dark Nut Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Dark Nut Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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