True Walnut BXC-73 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B7561, estimated 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.
Behr · #8B7561 · BXC-73
True Walnut
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
True Walnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B7561
RGB139, 117, 97
Estimated LRV19.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With True Walnut
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match True Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Walnut are Dusty Path by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dusty Path by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Long Valley Birch by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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