Dark Walnut vs Spring Sky

Dark Walnut and Spring Sky come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Dark Walnut belongs to the pink family and Spring Sky to the blue family. The 53-point LRV gap — 63 for Spring Sky vs 10 for Dark Walnut — means Spring Sky will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Walnut leans red, Spring Sky reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.4 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.