Just Walnut vs Pearl Grey
Both are Dulux colors. Just Walnut reads as beige-greige, while Pearl Grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 72 and 71, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Just Walnut's warm character against Pearl Grey's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs Pearl Grey in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Just Walnut and Pearl Grey 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. Pearl Grey reads more restrained here, while Just Walnut adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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 Pearl Grey is what sets these apart most in this context.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Just Walnut brings more warmth to the space, while Pearl Grey keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs Pearl Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Pearl Grey 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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