PPG Caramelized Walnut
PPG1074-6 · #6E554B · LRV ~10.3
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Double Fudge (~99% proximity)Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6) is a deep brown from PPG with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Double Fudge (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
10.3 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1074-6
HEX
#6E554B
RGB
110, 85, 75
HSL
17°, 19%, 36%
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Caramelized Walnut FAQ
What undertone does Caramelized Walnut have?
Caramelized Walnut is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone, 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 Caramelized Walnut?
Caramelized Walnut has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.3 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 Caramelized Walnut in other brands?
Behr: Double Fudge (N130-7), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cup o' Java (1246), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Rue Bourbon (8004-9F), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Brown (DE6077), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plantation Shutters (SW 7520), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brevity Brown (HGSW6068), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~79% 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 Caramelized Walnut?
The HEX code of Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6) is #6E554B, RGB 110, 85, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.