Alpine Trail vs Tarpaulin grey
Where Alpine Trail belongs to Behr's range, Tarpaulin grey is a RAL Classic color. Alpine Trail reads as green-grey, while Tarpaulin grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tarpaulin grey (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Alpine Trail (LRV 10), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Alpine Trail vs Tarpaulin grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alpine Trail on one side and Tarpaulin 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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