Just Walnut vs Sand
Where Just Walnut belongs to Dulux's range, Sand is a Farrow & Ball color. Just Walnut reads as beige-greige, while Sand reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Sand (LRV 68), a difference of 4 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. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs Sand in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Just Walnut and Sand 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.
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 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Just Walnut vs Sand Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Sand 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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