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Dunn-Edwards Walnut Shell
DE5363 · #AA8344 · LRV ~25.2
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Goldenhurst (~96% proximity)Walnut Shell (DE5363) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.2 (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 Benjamin Moore Goldenhurst (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Walnut Shell in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5363
HEX
#AA8344
RGB
170, 131, 68
HSL
37°, 43%, 47%
Family
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Walnut Shell FAQ
What is the LRV of Walnut Shell?
Walnut Shell has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.2 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 Shell in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Goldenhurst (196), ~96% proximity; Behr: Indian Spice (M300-6), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Sun Valley Vista (M245), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Nankeen (SW 6397), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nankeen (HGSW6397), ~92% proximity; PPG: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~81% 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 Shell?
The HEX code of Walnut Shell (DE5363) is #AA8344, RGB 170, 131, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.