Ref. #D5C6B7 · K-1197
Walnut Cream
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Walnut Cream Technical Profile
What color is Walnut Cream? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #D5C6B7. Colors similar to Walnut Cream include Sherwin-Williams Simplify Beige, Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand, Dunn-Edwards Dry Creek. Walnut Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Walnut Cream sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Walnut Cream 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 Walnut Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Simplify Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perfect Backdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gotta Have It
PPG
Nearly identical
Gravelstone
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Bisque
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Walnut Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Walnut Cream
#D5C6B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walnut Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Walnut Cream 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Walnut Cream.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Walnut Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Walnut Cream have?
Walnut Cream by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Walnut Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Simplify Beige by Sherwin-Williams (#D6C7B9), Touch of Sand by Sherwin-Williams (#D5C7BA), Dry Creek by Dunn-Edwards (#D8C7B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Walnut Cream?
Walnut Cream has an LRV of 58.0, 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 Walnut Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.