PITTSBURGH — PPG announced that its U.S. woodcare brands, Olympic Stains by PPG and Pittsburgh Paints & Stains products, have named Black Walnut as the 2024 Stain Color of the Year. 

Black Walnut, the company says, exhibits historic design elegance and approachable warmth, allowing it to support contemporary exteriors with a timeless finish.

“There is a trend in wood finishes right now that leans into warmer midtones and ventures into darker shades,” said Ashley McCollum, PPG marketing manager and global color expert, Architectural Coatings. “Black Walnut bridges the gap between those tones, exuding warmth without going into red hues. It’s a versatile shade that exudes elegance and welcomes guests with a warm embrace.”

Black Walnut can be applied to decks, siding, and other wood surfaces seamlessly across a wide range of architectural styles. Its versatility complements a variety of exterior architectural coating colors.

“Black Walnut has rich tones that add complexity to a modern white or black exterior, but its natural warmth also works well with earthy paint colors and warm neutrals,” McCollum said. “Of course, I particularly love seeing it paired with PPG’s 2024 Color of the Year, Limitless.”