Dark Walnut vs Skydive paint color comparison

Dark Walnut vs Skydive

Dark WalnutBenjamin MoorevsSkydiveBenjamin MooreΔE 48.8 — Very different colors

Dark Walnut and Skydive come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Dark Walnut belongs to the pink family and Skydive to the blue family. The 32-point LRV gap — 41 for Skydive vs 10 for Dark Walnut — means Skydive will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Walnut leans red, Skydive reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.8 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
Skydive
Benjamin Moore · CSP-700
LRV41.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-700
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Dark Walnut vs Skydive Simulated Comparison

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