Powell Buff vs Just Walnut
Where Powell Buff belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Powell Buff reads as beige, while Just Walnut reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Powell Buff (LRV 59), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Powell Buff runs red while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Powell Buff vs Just Walnut in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Powell Buff and Just Walnut in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Just Walnut reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Powell Buff.
Color Details
Powell Buff vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Powell Buff 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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