Ref. #8B7561 · BXC-73
True Walnut
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
True Walnut Technical Profile
What color is True Walnut? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8B7561. Colors similar to True Walnut include Vista Paint Dusty Path, Hirshfield's Dusty Path, Benjamin Moore Long Valley Birch. True Walnut has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, True Walnut creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, True Walnut pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to True Walnut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match True Walnut from other brands?
The closest matches are Dusty Path by Vista Paint (#8B7560), Dusty Path by Hirshfield's (#8C7763), Long Valley Birch by Benjamin Moore (#897462). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of True Walnut?
True Walnut has an LRV of 19.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.