Just Walnut vs Ionian
Just Walnut is a Dulux color while Ionian comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Just Walnut belongs to the beige-greige family and Ionian to the blue family. At LRV 72 vs 20, Just Walnut will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Just Walnut's warm character against Ionian's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs Ionian in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Just Walnut and Ionian in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Just Walnut will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Ionian would.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs Ionian Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Ionian 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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