Just Walnut vs RAL 170-1
Where Just Walnut belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 170-1 is a RAL Effect color. Just Walnut reads as beige-greige, while RAL 170-1 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 170-1 (LRV 58), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs RAL 170-1 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Just Walnut and RAL 170-1 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. Just Walnut reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 170-1.
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 RAL 170-1.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Just Walnut reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 170-1.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs RAL 170-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and RAL 170-1 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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