NEUTRALS

Black Walnut

#554747

RGB 85, 71, 71 · HSL 0°, 9%, 31% · CMYK 0, 16, 16, 67

Black Walnut is #554747 in HEX — rgb(85, 71, 71), hsl(0°, 9%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 16%, 67%).

Black Walnut pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 9%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#554747

RGB85, 71, 71

HSL0°, 9%, 31%

HSV0°, 16%, 33%

CMYK0, 16, 16, 67

Decimal5588807

CSS RGBrgb(85, 71, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 9%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Black Walnut 1014-7

Exact match

Behr

Pinecone Path HDC-CL-14

ΔE 1.2 · #564645

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 1.4 · #534644

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 1.9 · #55474A

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 2.1 · #594B49

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 2.2 · #514745

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 2.2 · #574A47

Dulux

Wizard's Spell S48A7

ΔE 2.6 · #594B4E

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.9 · #574C49

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 4 · #4E4247

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

ΔE 4.3 · #4E413C

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 4.6 · #4D403B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.8 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.8 · #53453C

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 7.4 · #403A3A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 8.3 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#554747

#485656

Analogous

#56484F

#554747

#564F48

Triadic

#554747

#485648

#484856

Split-Complementary

#554747

#48564F

#484F56

Tetradic

#554747

#4F5648

#485656

#4F4856

Monochromatic

#0E0C0C

#2C2525

#554747

#806B6B

#A59393

Rectangle

#554747

#565648

#485656

#484856

Compound

#554747

#564F48

#485656

#484F56

Variations

Lighter

#7D6868

#9E8D8D

#C5BEBE

Darker

#453939

#302727

#1C1717

Saturation

#514D4D

#564848

#7A2424

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.83:1

AAA

vs Black

2.38:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#554747

#4D4C47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#554747

#4A4A47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#554747

#554748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Black Walnut gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7F6250

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#554747

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6C6775

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#325454

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #554747;

CSS — background

background-color: #554747;

CSS Variable

--color-black-walnut: #554747;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-walnut': '#554747' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#554747] text-[#554747]

SCSS

$black-walnut: #554747;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #554747?

#554747 is Black Walnut, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #554747 warm or cool?

Black Walnut reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Black Walnut?

Black Walnut works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Black Walnut?

Black Walnut pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Black Walnut?

You can download Black Walnut on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Black Walnut?

The hex code is #554747. In RGB it's 85, 71, 71, and in HSL it's 0°, 9%, 31%.

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