PPG Black Walnut PPG1014-7: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 7

Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) is a deep red from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Black Walnut (100% match).

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LRV

6.9 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1014-7

HEX

#554747

RGB

85, 71, 71

HSL

0°, 9%, 31%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Black Walnut in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Bark PPG · PPG1007-7 · LRV 8

Dark Granite PPG · PPG1005-7 · LRV 6

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Black Walnut in other brands?

Glidden: Black Walnut (PPG1014-7), 100%; Behr: Pinecone Path (HDC-CL-14), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Vintage Wine (2116-20), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Molasses (DE6399), 96%; Valspar: Soul Searching (8004-4G), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (SW 6272), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), 92%. 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 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.