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Ref. #916659 · CW-240

Walnut

16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Walnut Technical Profile

HEX Code#916659
RGB145, 102, 89
LRV16.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Badlands Sunset

Complement

Charcoal Blue

Walnut Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crimson

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cool Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cambridge Riverbed

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Kung Fu

Hirshfield's · 0109

#643B42

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

#EDD8D2

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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