Dark Walnut vs Kalamata paint color comparison

Dark Walnut vs Kalamata

Dark WalnutBenjamin MoorevsKalamataBenjamin MooreΔE 7.3 — Noticeable difference

Dark Walnut and Kalamata come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 10 vs 11 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 7.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Kalamata
Benjamin Moore · AF-630
LRV11.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-630
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Dark Walnut vs Kalamata Simulated Comparison

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