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Benjamin Moore Walnut
CW-240 · #916659 · LRV ~16.2
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Stormy Plum (~97% proximity)Walnut (CW-240) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Stormy Plum (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Walnut in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
CW-240
HEX
#916659
RGB
145, 102, 89
HSL
14°, 24%, 46%
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Walnut FAQ
What is the LRV of Walnut?
Walnut has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Walnut in other brands?
Valspar: Stormy Plum (P005), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Badlands Sunset (DE6083), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), ~95% proximity; PPG: Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), ~94% proximity; Behr: Red Curry (S170-6), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (SW 6053), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth (HGSW6053), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~84% 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 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.