Rich Walnut PMD-60 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7C5F4A, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C5F4A · PMD-60
Rich Walnut
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rich Walnut Technical Profile
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Rich Walnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rich Walnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRich Walnut
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Brown
Rookwood Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Turtle
Valspar
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Study
PPG
Very similar
Mocha Madness
Kilz
Very similar
Latte Please
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rich Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rich Walnut
#7C5F4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#959164
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rich Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rich 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Rich Walnut.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rich Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rich Walnut have?
Rich Walnut by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rich Walnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rich Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Walnut are Rookwood Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grounded by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Java Bean by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rich 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 Rich Walnut?
Rich Walnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rich Walnut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.