Glidden Black Walnut
PPG1014-7 · #554747 · LRV ~6.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Black Walnut (~100% proximity)Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) is a deep red from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Black Walnut (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
6.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1014-7
HEX
#554747
RGB
85, 71, 71
HSL
0°, 9%, 31%
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Black Walnut FAQ
What undertone does Black Walnut have?
Black Walnut has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Black Walnut?
Black Walnut has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Walnut in other brands?
PPG: Black Walnut (PPG1014-7), ~100% proximity; Behr: Pinecone Path (HDC-CL-14), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Vintage Wine (2116-20), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Molasses (DE6399), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Soul Searching (8004-4G), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~92% 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 Black Walnut?
The HEX code of Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) is #554747, RGB 85, 71, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.