Dark Walnut vs Deep Maroon
Where Dark Walnut belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Deep Maroon is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the pink family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Dark Walnut (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Deep Maroon (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Walnut runs red while Deep Maroon is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dark Walnut vs Deep Maroon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Walnut on one side and Deep Maroon on the other.
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.
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