Metro Gray vs Just Walnut
Metro Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Just Walnut comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Metro Gray belongs to the grey family and Just Walnut to the beige-greige family. At LRV 72 vs 58, Just Walnut will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Metro Gray's yellow character against Just Walnut's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Metro Gray vs Just Walnut in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Metro Gray and Just Walnut are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Just Walnut will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Metro Gray would.
Color Details
Metro Gray vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metro Gray 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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