Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams Nuthatch (6088) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Warm Neutrals, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#8E725FLRV
18.61
Nuthatch's Color Strip
Nuthatch is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dusted Truffle and Grounded. The strip spans from Simplify Beige at the lightest end to Java at the deepest. As part of strip 197, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 19, Modest White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 19, Natural Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 19, Beach House is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 19, Modest White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 19 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 19), opening up a space where Nuthatch encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (29 vs 19) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 19 vs 6, Nuthatch is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (19 vs 11) makes Nuthatch the marginally brighter of the two.
A 12-point LRV gap (19 vs 7) makes Nuthatch the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Perfect Greige reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 19), opening up a space where Nuthatch encloses it.
At LRV 36 vs 19, Morris Room Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (28 vs 19) makes Cocoa Whip the marginally brighter of the two.
Sycamore Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (27 vs 19) makes Tavern Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (19 vs 14) makes Nuthatch the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 19 vs 5, Nuthatch is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This warm, muted red carries the earthy sophistication of a brick chimney or autumn leaf, with subtle brown undertones that ground it in natural comfort. Perfect for creating an intimate, contemplative atmosphere in dining rooms or libraries, it pairs beautifully with warm creams and deep wood tones.