Mythic vs Just Walnut
Where Mythic belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Mythic belongs to the grey family and Just Walnut to the beige-greige family. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Mythic (LRV 12), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mythic runs purple while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 49.3, 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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Mythic vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mythic 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.
More Mythic comparisons
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