Caramelized Walnut 1074-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6E564A, estimated 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.
PPG · #6E564A · 1074-6
Caramelized Walnut
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caramelized Walnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E564A
RGB110, 86, 74
Estimated LRV10.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Caramelized Walnut
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caramelized Walnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized Walnut are Well Bred Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Bison by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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