Burlap vs Black grey

BurlapBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 61.3Very different colors

Burlap (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Burlap belongs to the beige family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. The 48-point LRV gap — 54 for Burlap vs 6 for Black grey — means Burlap will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 61.3 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.

Color Details

Burlap
Benjamin Moore · 2163-50
Hex#DAC0AA
LRV54.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2163-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Burlap vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burlap on one side and Black grey 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 Burlap comparisons

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

White Dove
Burlap
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Burlap
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Burlap
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Burlap is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Burlap
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Burlap
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Burlap reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Burlap
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Burlap
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Burlap
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Burlap is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Burlap
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Burlap
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Burlap
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Burlap is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Burlap
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Burlap reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Burlap
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Burlap is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Burlap
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Burlap is the lighter choice

Piazza
Burlap
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Burlap
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Grey Blue
Burlap
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Burlap is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Burlap
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Burlap reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Burlap
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Burlap reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Burlap
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Burlap is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Burlap
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Burlap
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Burlap is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Burlap
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Burlap is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Burlap
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Burlap is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Burlap
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Burlap reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Burlap
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Burlap reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Burlap
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Burlap
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Burlap
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Burlap
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Burlap is the lighter choice