Dreamy vs Silver grey

DreamyBenjamin MoorevsSilver greyRAL ClassicΔE 11.7Distinct difference

Dreamy (Benjamin Moore) and Silver grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dreamy belongs to the blue family and Silver grey to the blue-grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 37 for Dreamy vs 32 for Silver grey — means Dreamy will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 11.7 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

Dreamy
Benjamin Moore · 1425
Hex#9AA1B9
LRV37.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1425
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Silver grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7001
Hex#8C979C
LRV31.7
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7001
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Dreamy vs Silver grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dreamy on one side and Silver 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 Dreamy comparisons

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

White Dove
Dreamy
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dreamy
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dreamy
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dreamy is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dreamy
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dreamy
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dreamy reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Dreamy
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dreamy
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Dreamy
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dreamy reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Dreamy
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Dreamy
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Dreamy
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dreamy is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dreamy
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dreamy reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Dreamy
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dreamy is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dreamy
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dreamy reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Dreamy
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dreamy is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dreamy
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Dreamy
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Dreamy
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dreamy reads slightly lighter

Senses
Dreamy
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Dreamy
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dreamy is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dreamy
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Dreamy
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dreamy reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Dreamy
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dreamy reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Dreamy
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dreamy is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dreamy
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Dreamy
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dreamy reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Dreamy
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Dreamy
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Dreamy
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dreamy
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dreamy reads noticeably lighter