Refreshing Tea vs Black grey
Refreshing Tea (Behr) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Refreshing Tea belongs to the beige-yellow family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. The 64-point LRV gap — 71 for Refreshing Tea vs 6 for Black grey — means Refreshing Tea will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 74.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Refreshing Tea vs Black grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refreshing Tea on one side and Black 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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