Hemlock vs Just Walnut
Where Hemlock belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Hemlock reads as blue, while Just Walnut reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Hemlock (LRV 29), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hemlock runs blue while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hemlock vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hemlock on one side and Just Walnut 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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