Just Walnut vs Quartz grey
Where Just Walnut belongs to Dulux's range, Quartz grey is a RAL Classic color. Just Walnut reads as beige-greige, while Quartz grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Quartz grey (LRV 17), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.0, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs Quartz grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Just Walnut and Quartz grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Quartz grey.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Just Walnut reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Quartz grey.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs Quartz grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Quartz 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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