Black Walnut 1014-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #554747, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pinecone Path from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #554747 · 1014-7
Black Walnut
7%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 →
PPGBlack Walnut
Nearly identical
BehrPinecone Path
Pinecone Path
Behr
Nearly identical
Vintage Wine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cattail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Molasses
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Grey Brown
RAL
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
#554747
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C6853
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Black 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.
Black Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Walnut have?
Black Walnut by PPG 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 Pinecone Path by Behr (a near-identical match), Chaparral by Behr (a near-identical match), Folklore 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 6.9, 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 Black Walnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.