Black Walnut DE6063 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E4F46, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Van Buren Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E4F46 · DE6063
Black Walnut
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Walnut Technical Profile
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Black Walnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Walnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Walnut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreVan Buren Brown
Van Buren Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warm Pumpernickel
Behr
Nearly identical
Sarsaparilla
PPG
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Brown
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 Black Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Walnut
#5E4F46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817C56
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Black Walnut.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Walnut have?
Black Walnut by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Walnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Walnut are Van Buren Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rural Earth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Warm Pumpernickel by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black 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 Black Walnut?
Black Walnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Walnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.