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Benjamin Moore Walnut

CW-240 · #916659 · LRV 16.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Stormy Plum is a 97% match

Walnut (CW-240) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 16.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Stormy Plum (97% match).

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LRV

16.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-240

HEX

#916659

RGB

145, 102, 89

HSL

14°, 24%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Walnut FAQ

What is the LRV of Walnut?

Walnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Walnut in other brands?

Valspar: Stormy Plum (P005), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Badlands Sunset (DE6083), 96%; Glidden: Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), 95%; PPG: Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), 94%; Behr: Red Curry (S170-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (SW 6053), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (HGSW6053), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Walnut?

The HEX code of Walnut (CW-240) is #916659, RGB 145, 102, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.