Dark Walnut vs Misty Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Dark Walnut belongs to the pink family and Misty Gray to the blue-green family. Misty Gray (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Walnut (LRV 10), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Walnut runs red while Misty Gray is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.9, 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 Walnut vs Misty Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Walnut on one side and Misty Gray 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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