Just Walnut vs Light Beauvais
Where Just Walnut belongs to Dulux's range, Light Beauvais is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Just Walnut belongs to the beige-greige family and Light Beauvais to the beige family. Light Beauvais (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Just Walnut (LRV 72), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Just Walnut runs warm while Light Beauvais is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs Light Beauvais in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Just Walnut and Light Beauvais 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Light Beauvais reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Light Beauvais reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs Light Beauvais Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Light Beauvais 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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