Ref. #6E594D · 2004-9A
Deep Walnut
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deep Walnut Technical Profile
What color is Deep Walnut? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6E594D. Colors similar to Deep Walnut include Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown, Dunn-Edwards Chocolate Chunk, Dunn-Edwards Deep Brown. Deep Walnut has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Deep Walnut creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Deep Walnut pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Deep Walnut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rockies Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Chunk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Corinthian Bronze Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Well Bred Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Roast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wooden Nutmeg
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Walnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Walnut
#6E594D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F885F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Walnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Deep 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.
Deep Walnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Walnut have?
Deep Walnut by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Deep Walnut from other brands?
The closest matches are Rockies Brown by Benjamin Moore (#705A4C), Chocolate Chunk by Dunn-Edwards (#6B574A), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (#6F5749). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Deep Walnut?
Deep Walnut has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep Walnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.