Dark Walnut PPF-51 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #56443E, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Espresso Bark from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #56443E · PPF-51
Dark Walnut
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Walnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#56443E
RGB86, 68, 62
Estimated LRV6.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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#55433C
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#53433E
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#56433B
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Colors That Work With Dark Walnut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Walnut
#56443E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#776D50
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Walnut Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Dark Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Walnut have?
Dark Walnut by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Walnut are Espresso Bark by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Stewart House Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Spiced Hot Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Walnut's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dark Walnut?
Dark Walnut has a estimated lightness value of 6.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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