Dark Walnut vs Stratton Blue

Dark Walnut and Stratton Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Dark Walnut reads as pink, while Stratton Blue reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 38 for Stratton Blue vs 10 for Dark Walnut — means Stratton Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Walnut leans red, Stratton Blue reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.7 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.