PPG Caramelized Walnut
PPG1074-6 · #6E554B · LRV 10.3
Compare with other brands: Behr Double Fudge is a 99% matchCaramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6) is a deep brown from PPG with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 10.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Double Fudge (99% match).
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LRV
10.3 · Very dark
Undertone
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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Caramelized Walnut in other brands?
Behr: Double Fudge (N130-7), 99%; Glidden: Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Cup o' Java (1246), 96%; Valspar: Rue Bourbon (8004-9F), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Brown (DE6077), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Plantation Shutters (SW 7520), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brevity Brown (HGSW6068), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 79%. 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 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.