Walnut CW-240 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #916659, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arrowhead from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #916659 · CW-240
Walnut
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Walnut Technical Profile
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Walnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Walnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWalnut
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sArrowhead
Arrowhead
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Badlands Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Arrowhead
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cedar Grove
Behr
Very similar
Rio Grande Mud
Valspar
Very similar
Safari Brown
PPG
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Shelled Peanut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tanbark
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Walnut
#916659
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59978
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Walnut.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Walnut have?
Walnut by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Walnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Walnut are Arrowhead by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Badlands Sunset by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Arrowhead by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Walnut?
Walnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Walnut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.