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Dunn-Edwards Franciscan Walnut
DESS48 · #635C54 · LRV 10.9
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Ironclad is a 98% matchFranciscan Walnut (DESS48) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 10.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Ironclad (98% match).
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LRV
10.9 · Very dark
Undertone
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
DESS48
HEX
#635C54
RGB
99, 92, 84
HSL
32°, 8%, 36%
Family
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Franciscan Walnut FAQ
What undertone does Franciscan Walnut have?
Franciscan Walnut is a deep brown with a subtle yellow undertone. 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 Franciscan Walnut?
Franciscan Walnut has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Franciscan Walnut in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ironclad (SW 9570), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Manor House (HGSW7505), 97%; Glidden: Intrigue (PPG1019-7), 97%; PPG: Dark Woods (PPG0999-7), 96%; Behr: Underground (N200-7), 95%; Valspar: Catch of the Day (8005-2F), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Stone Brown (2112-30), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 90%. 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 Franciscan Walnut?
The HEX code of Franciscan Walnut (DESS48) is #635C54, RGB 99, 92, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.