Dark Nut Brown vs Walnut paint color comparison

Dark Nut Brown vs Walnut

Dark Nut BrownBenjamin MoorevsWalnutBenjamin MooreΔE 8.0 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Dark Nut Brown reads as beige-pink, while Walnut reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 18 vs 12, Walnut will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dark Nut Brown
Benjamin Moore · 2098-30
LRV12.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2098-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Walnut
Benjamin Moore · CW-240
LRV17.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-240
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Dark Nut Brown vs Walnut Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Nut Brown on one side and Walnut on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.