Ecru vs Black grey

EcruBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 75.3Very different colors

Ecru (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ecru belongs to the beige family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. The 78-point LRV gap — 85 for Ecru vs 6 for Black grey — means Ecru will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 75.3 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

Ecru
Benjamin Moore · 2014-70
Hex#FDEFE2
LRV84.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2014-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Ecru vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ecru 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 Ecru comparisons

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

White Dove
Ecru
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Ecru
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ecru reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Ecru
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ecru is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ecru
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Ecru is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Ecru
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Ecru is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Ecru
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Ecru is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ecru
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Ecru reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Ecru
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ecru is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Ecru
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Ecru is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ecru
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Ecru reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Ecru
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ecru is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Ecru
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Ecru is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Ecru
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ecru is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ecru
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ecru is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ecru
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Ecru reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Ecru
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Ecru is the lighter choice

Grey Blue
Ecru
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Ecru is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ecru
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ecru is the lighter choice

Senses
Ecru
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Ecru is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ecru
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ecru is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Ecru
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Ecru is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ecru
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ecru is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Ecru
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Ecru is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Ecru
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ecru is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ecru
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Ecru is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ecru
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ecru is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Ecru
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Ecru reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Ecru
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Ecru reads slightly lighter

Paper
Ecru
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Ecru
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ecru is the lighter choice