Walnut Shell DE5363 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AA8344, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unforgettably Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AA8344 · DE5363
Walnut Shell
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Walnut Shell Technical Profile
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Walnut Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Walnut Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWalnut Shell
Nearly identical
Vista PaintUnforgettably Gold
Unforgettably Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Cadillac
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Rice
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Goldenhurst
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mixed Potpourri
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Walnut Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Walnut Shell
#AA8344
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walnut Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Walnut Shell 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
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Walnut Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Walnut Shell have?
Walnut Shell by Dunn-Edwards 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 Walnut Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Walnut Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Walnut Shell are Unforgettably Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bourbon Street by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Cadillac by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Walnut Shell'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 Shell?
Walnut Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Walnut Shell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.