Submarine Gray vs Grey Blue

Submarine GrayBehrvsGrey BlueRAL ClassicΔE 6.3Noticeable difference

Submarine Gray is a Behr color while Grey Blue comes from RAL Classic. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 9 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 6.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Submarine Gray
Behr · N470-7
Hex#4d585c
LRV9.3
BrandBehr
NumberN470-7
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Grey Blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5008
Hex#464c56
LRV7.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5008
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Submarine Gray vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Submarine Gray on one side and Grey Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Submarine Gray comparisons

See how Submarine Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Submarine Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Submarine Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Submarine Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Submarine Gray reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Submarine Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Submarine Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Submarine Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Submarine Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Submarine Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Submarine Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Submarine Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Submarine Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Submarine Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Submarine Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Submarine Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Submarine Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Submarine Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Submarine Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Submarine Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Submarine Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Submarine Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Submarine Gray reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Submarine Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Submarine Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Submarine Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Submarine Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Submarine Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Submarine Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Submarine Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Submarine Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Submarine Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Submarine Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter