Caramelized Walnut 1074-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6E564A, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Well Bred Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E564A · 1074-6
Caramelized Walnut
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Caramelized Walnut Technical Profile
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Caramelized Walnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramelized Walnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaramelized Walnut
Nearly identical
BehrWell Bred Brown
Well Bred Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brooklyn Brownstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Roast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raisin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramelized Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized Walnut
#6E564A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D855E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized 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 Caramelized Walnut.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramelized Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized Walnut have?
Caramelized Walnut by PPG 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 Caramelized Walnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramelized Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized Walnut are Well Bred Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Bison by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramelized 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 Caramelized Walnut?
Caramelized Walnut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.5, 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 Caramelized Walnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.