Warm Pumpernickel HDC-FL15-05 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5C4E44, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Walnut from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C4E44 · HDC-FL15-05
Warm Pumpernickel
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Pumpernickel Technical Profile
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Warm Pumpernickel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Pumpernickel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWarm Pumpernickel
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Walnut
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rural Earth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sarsaparilla
PPG
Nearly identical
Swiss Chocolate
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Pumpernickel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Pumpernickel
#5C4E44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7B54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Pumpernickel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Pumpernickel 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 Warm Pumpernickel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Pumpernickel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Pumpernickel have?
Warm Pumpernickel 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 Warm Pumpernickel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Pumpernickel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Pumpernickel are Black Walnut by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rural Earth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sarsaparilla by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Pumpernickel'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 Warm Pumpernickel?
Warm Pumpernickel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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