Walnut Moss

The color

Walnut Moss is a medium brown with a faint olive cast, and it reads as wood first and finish second. The satin sheen keeps the grain visible without throwing glare.

In north light, common in brownstone and north-facing apartment kitchens, it cools and deepens, and the olive comes forward. South light pulls it toward a classic walnut brown. Under warm LEDs the red in the wood rises and the color turns richer and slightly amber. Check a sample in both daylight and evening light.

What to pair it with

Honed white marble or pale limestone keeps the brown calm. Soft gray quartzite works well if you want a cooler contrast.

Unlacquered brass and aged bronze suit the warmth, and blackened steel sharpens it. For floors, natural white oak or a gray stone tile gives the cabinetry room. Orange-toned floors compete with it.

Where it suits

It fits parlor-floor kitchens in Brooklyn brownstones, prewar co-ops, and Long Island shingle houses. It is available on Park Slope, Columbus, Perry, Remsen Wide, Bridgehampton, and Perry Metal doors in TKG Inset. Compare profiles under door styles.

Care and durability

This is a stain on real Walnut, so grain and tone vary from door to door. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry right away. Clean up spills near the sink and range promptly, and skip abrasive pads and harsh cleaners. See more finishes or request a sample.