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Benjamin Moore Dark Walnut

1358 · #674A4E · LRV ~8.3

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Purple Earth (~95% proximity)

Dark Walnut (1358) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Purple Earth (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Walnut in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1358

HEX

#674A4E

RGB

103, 74, 78

HSL

352°, 16%, 35%

Family

Reds

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Dark Walnut FAQ

What undertone does Dark Walnut have?

Dark Walnut has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dark Walnut?

Dark Walnut has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dark Walnut in other brands?

Valspar: Purple Earth (1004-7A), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Chocolate Eclair (PPG1054-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Plum Pudding Mahogany (DESS01), ~94% proximity; PPG: Chianti (PPG13-06), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Deep Maroon (SW 0072), ~90% proximity; Behr: Grand Plum (N120-7), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dark Walnut?

The HEX code of Dark Walnut (1358) is #674A4E, RGB 103, 74, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.