Opaline vs Just Walnut
Where Opaline belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Opaline reads as beige-yellow, while Just Walnut reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Opaline (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Just Walnut (LRV 72), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Opaline runs yellow while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Opaline vs Just Walnut in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Opaline 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
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Opaline reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Opaline vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Opaline 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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