Sidewalk Gray vs Just Walnut
Where Sidewalk Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Just Walnut is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Sidewalk Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Just Walnut to the beige-greige family. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Sidewalk Gray (LRV 61), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sidewalk Gray runs blue while Just Walnut is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sidewalk Gray vs Just Walnut in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Sidewalk 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Just Walnut will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Sidewalk Gray would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Just Walnut reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Sidewalk Gray.
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 Sidewalk Gray.
Color Details
Sidewalk Gray vs Just Walnut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sidewalk 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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