Dark Walnut vs Genesis White paint color comparison

Dark Walnut vs Genesis White

Dark WalnutBenjamin MoorevsGenesis WhiteBenjamin MooreΔE 57.5 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Dark Walnut belongs to the pink family and Genesis White to the blue-green family. Genesis White (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Walnut (LRV 10), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Walnut runs red while Genesis White is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.5, 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.

Color Details

Dark Walnut
Benjamin Moore · 1358
LRV9.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1358
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Genesis White
Benjamin Moore · 2134-70
LRV76.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2134-70
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Dark Walnut vs Genesis White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Walnut on one side and Genesis White 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.