Dark Linen vs Cement grey

Dark LinenBenjamin MoorevsCement greyRAL ClassicΔE 39.6Very different colors

Dark Linen is a Benjamin Moore color while Cement grey comes from RAL Classic. Dark Linen reads as beige-yellow, while Cement grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 80 vs 24, Dark Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 56-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 39.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dark Linen
Benjamin Moore · 2147-60
Hex#ECECCF
LRV80.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2147-60
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Cement grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7033
Hex#7F8274
LRV24.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7033
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Dark Linen vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Linen on one side and Cement 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 Dark Linen comparisons

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

White Dove
Dark Linen
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Dark Linen
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Dark Linen reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Dark Linen
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dark Linen
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Dark Linen
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Dark Linen
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Dark Linen
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Dark Linen reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Dark Linen
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dark Linen
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Dark Linen
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Dark Linen reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dark Linen
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dark Linen
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Dark Linen
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Black grey
Dark Linen
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dark Linen
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Dark Linen reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Dark Linen
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Dark Linen reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Dark Linen
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Dark Linen
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Senses
Dark Linen
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Dark Linen
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dark Linen
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Dark Linen
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Dark Linen
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Dark Linen
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dark Linen
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Dark Linen
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dark Linen is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Dark Linen
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Dark Linen reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Dark Linen
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
Dark Linen
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Dark Linen
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dark Linen is the lighter choice