Shadow Mountain vs Basalt grey
Where Shadow Mountain belongs to Behr's range, Basalt grey is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Basalt grey (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Shadow Mountain (LRV 10), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 3.0, 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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Shadow Mountain vs Basalt grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Mountain on one side and Basalt 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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