Dark Basalt vs Just Walnut
Where Dark Basalt belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Dark Basalt belongs to the grey family and Just Walnut to the beige-greige family. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Basalt (LRV 5), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Basalt runs red while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 63.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dark Basalt vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Basalt on one side and Just Walnut on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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