True Walnut BXC-73 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B7561, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Path from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B7561 · BXC-73
True Walnut
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
True Walnut Technical Profile
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True Walnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to True Walnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTrue Walnut
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDusty Path
Dusty Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Long Valley Birch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Portabella
PPG
Nearly identical
Tree Branch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Scented Candle
Valspar
Very similar
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With True Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Walnut
#8B7561
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A579
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True 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 True 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.
True Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Walnut have?
True Walnut by Behr has a neutral 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 True Walnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match True Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Walnut are Dusty Path by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dusty Path by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Long Valley Birch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting True 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 True Walnut?
True Walnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.1, 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 True Walnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.