Grandma's Sweater vs Black grey

Grandma's SweaterBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 62.1Very different colors

Grandma's Sweater (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Grandma's Sweater reads as blue, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 50-point LRV gap — 56 for Grandma's Sweater vs 6 for Black grey — means Grandma's Sweater will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 62.1 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

Grandma's Sweater
Benjamin Moore · 787
Hex#94CCE7
LRV56.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number787
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Grandma's Sweater vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grandma's Sweater 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 Grandma's Sweater comparisons

See how Grandma's Sweater stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Grandma's Sweater
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Grandma's Sweater
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Grandma's Sweater
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Grandma's Sweater
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Grandma's Sweater reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Grandma's Sweater
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Grandma's Sweater
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Grandma's Sweater reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Grandma's Sweater
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Grandma's Sweater
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Grandma's Sweater
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Grandma's Sweater
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Grandma's Sweater
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Grandma's Sweater
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Grandma's Sweater
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Grandma's Sweater
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Piazza
Grandma's Sweater
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Grandma's Sweater
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Grey Blue
Grandma's Sweater
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Grandma's Sweater
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Senses
Grandma's Sweater
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Grandma's Sweater reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Grandma's Sweater
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Grandma's Sweater
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Grandma's Sweater
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Grandma's Sweater
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Grandma's Sweater
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Grandma's Sweater
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Grandma's Sweater reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Grandma's Sweater
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Grandma's Sweater
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Grandma's Sweater
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Grandma's Sweater
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Grandma's Sweater
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Grandma's Sweater is the lighter choice