Just Walnut vs Nutmeg Cluster 3
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Just Walnut belongs to the beige-greige family and Nutmeg Cluster 3 to the beige-pink family. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Nutmeg Cluster 3 (LRV 49), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.7, 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.
Just Walnut vs Nutmeg Cluster 3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Just Walnut and Nutmeg Cluster 3 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Nutmeg Cluster 3.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs Nutmeg Cluster 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Nutmeg Cluster 3 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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