Dark Walnut vs Oceanfront paint color comparison

Dark Walnut vs Oceanfront

Dark WalnutBenjamin MoorevsOceanfrontBenjamin MooreΔE 60.1 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Dark Walnut belongs to the pink family and Oceanfront to the blue family. At LRV 67 vs 10, Oceanfront will read as the brighter of the two — a 58-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dark Walnut's red character against Oceanfront's green and blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 60.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Oceanfront
Benjamin Moore · 660
LRV67.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number660
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Dark Walnut vs Oceanfront Simulated Comparison

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