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Dunn-Edwards Franciscan Walnut

DESS48 · #635C54 · LRV 10.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Ironclad is a 98% match

Franciscan 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

Browns

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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.