Seattle Gray vs Just Walnut
Seattle Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Just Walnut comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Seattle Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Just Walnut to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 73 and 72, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Seattle Gray's blue character against Just Walnut's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Seattle Gray vs Just Walnut in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seattle 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Seattle Gray reads more restrained here, while Just Walnut adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Just Walnut and Seattle Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Just Walnut and Seattle Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Seattle Gray vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seattle 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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