Dark Walnut vs Rhine River paint color comparison

Dark Walnut vs Rhine River

Dark WalnutBenjamin MoorevsRhine RiverBenjamin MooreΔE 45.1 — Very different colors

Dark Walnut and Rhine River come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Dark Walnut reads as pink, while Rhine River reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 47 for Rhine River vs 10 for Dark Walnut — means Rhine River will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Walnut leans red, Rhine River reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Rhine River
Benjamin Moore · 689
LRV47.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number689
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Dark Walnut vs Rhine River Simulated Comparison

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