Black Walnut
At first glance, Black Walnut belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 6 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#554747LRV
6.00
Black Walnut's Color Strip
Black Walnut is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1014 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Black Walnut in Rooms
Follow Black Walnut from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Front Door Photo
The threshold between the street and the interior can draw different notes from Black Walnut (PPG1014-7). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
traditional front door featuring Black Walnut by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
1 bathroom image trace Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Black Walnut — coastal bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
The transition between focused work and the rest of the home can draw different notes from Black Walnut (PPG1014-7). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
PPG Black Walnut in a moody home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bedroom image in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Black Walnut
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1 Dining Room Photo
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let natural light, candles and pendant lighting and timber, table linen, glass and artwork guide the final sample decision.
Black Walnut paint in a boho dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
A industrial living room painted in Black Walnut
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1 Patio Photo
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) can change noticeably under direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
warm patio featuring Black Walnut by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
The 1 mudroom image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. With an LRV of 6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Black Walnut paint in a small mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
The 1 kitchen image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. With an LRV of 6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Black Walnut — bold kitchen
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1 House Photo
1 house image place Black Walnut (PPG1014-7) in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. With an LRV of 6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Black Walnut color — transitional house inspiration
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
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At LRV 57 vs 6, Ostrich Feather is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 6, Lotus Petal is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 6), opening up a space where Black Walnut encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Black Walnut is a dark, warm, dusty violet black with a mauve undertone. It is a perfect paint color for exterior trim or an interior accent wall. Pair it with yellows or tans.