Cocoa Nutmeg
Often used for its versatile qualities, Cocoa Nutmeg remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#a8816f
LRV
25.84
Cocoa Nutmeg in Real Rooms
Cocoa Nutmeg has a medium LRV of 25.84 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Cocoa Nutmeg, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Rich walls warm the space with Cocoa Nutmeg.
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Wall surfaces deepen with Cocoa Nutmeg's earthy richness.
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3 Mudroom Photos
Cocoa Nutmeg handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Laundry room walls cozy up in Cocoa Nutmeg.
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Mudroom storage and walls blend beautifully in Cocoa Nutmeg.
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Utility space walls embrace warmth with Cocoa Nutmeg.
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Similar Colors
Postmodern Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Sonora Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lite Cocoa reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 26), opening up a space where Cocoa Nutmeg encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (26 vs 22) makes Cocoa Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (26 vs 15) makes Cocoa Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.