Blackened Walnut 403-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #4D3C3C, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bitter Chocolate from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D3C3C · 403-7DB
Blackened Walnut
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blackened Walnut Technical Profile
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Blackened Walnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blackened Walnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBlackened Walnut
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBitter Chocolate
Bitter Chocolate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Christmas Pudding
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polished Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Cassel Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ranch House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Burnt Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blackened Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blackened Walnut
#4D3C3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#715E4B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackened Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackened 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Blackened Walnut.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blackened Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackened Walnut have?
Blackened Walnut by Dutch Boy 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 Blackened Walnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blackened Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackened Walnut are Bitter Chocolate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Christmas Pudding by Valspar (a near-identical match), Polished Leather by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blackened 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 Blackened Walnut?
Blackened Walnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blackened Walnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.