Walnut Grove 1028-7 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C5644, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Gate from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C5644 · 1028-7
Walnut Grove
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Walnut Grove Technical Profile
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Walnut Grove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Walnut Grove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWalnut Grove
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGarden Gate
Garden Gate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Owl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Amazon Silt
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone Wall
Vista Paint
Very similar
Monogram
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Crushed Oregano
Behr
Very similar
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Walnut Grove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Walnut Grove
#5C5644
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#747F54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walnut Grove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Walnut Grove 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
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Walnut Grove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Walnut Grove have?
Walnut Grove by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Walnut Grove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Walnut Grove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Walnut Grove are Garden Gate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gunmetal Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Night Owl by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Walnut Grove'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 Grove?
Walnut Grove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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