Just Walnut vs Poolhouse
Where Just Walnut belongs to Dulux's range, Poolhouse is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Just Walnut belongs to the beige-greige family and Poolhouse to the blue-grey family. Just Walnut (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Poolhouse (LRV 29), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Just Walnut runs warm while Poolhouse is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.9, 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 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Just Walnut vs Poolhouse in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Just Walnut and Poolhouse in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Poolhouse.
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 Poolhouse.
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 Poolhouse.
Color Details
Just Walnut vs Poolhouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Just Walnut on one side and Poolhouse 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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