PPG • PPG1014-7

Black Walnut

Name: PPG Black Walnut PPG1014-7
Brand: PPG

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Black Walnut remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#554747

LRV

6.00

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Light Reflectance Value

6.00

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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.

1Glacial Ice 2Gray Whisper 3Silver Screen 4Jack Rabbit 5Gray Violet 6Eagle Eye 7Black Walnut

Black Walnut in Real Rooms

Black Walnut has a low LRV of 6 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Black Walnut for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

traditional front door featuring Black Walnut by PPG

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1 Bathroom Photo

In a powder room, Black Walnut can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

Black Walnut — coastal bathroom

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1 Home Office Photo

Black Walnut works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

PPG Black Walnut in a moody home office

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1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Black Walnut reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

A minimalist bedroom painted in Black Walnut

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1 Dining Room Photo

Using Black Walnut in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.

Black Walnut paint in a boho dining room

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1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Black Walnut takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

A industrial living room painted in Black Walnut

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1 Patio Photo

Black Walnut on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.

warm patio featuring Black Walnut by PPG

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1 Mudroom Photo

Black Walnut in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.

Black Walnut paint in a small mudroom

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1 Kitchen Photo

Black Walnut in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.

Black Walnut — bold kitchen

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1 House Photo

Black Walnut on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Black Walnut color — transitional house inspiration

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Expert Perspectives

In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.

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PPG Black Walnut Paint Color: Inspiring Uses by Room and Surface - Simply Wall Décor

PPG Black Walnut is a dark, warm paint color with dusty violet and mauve undertones that brings both drama and elegance to any space. This rich shade works