Shadow vs Just Walnut
Where Shadow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Shadow reads as grey, while Just Walnut reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Shadow (LRV 9), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Shadow runs cool while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.0, 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.
Color Details
Shadow vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow 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 Shadow comparisons
See how Shadow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
