Hillcrest Tan vs Black grey

Hillcrest TanBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 44.4Very different colors

Hillcrest Tan (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hillcrest Tan reads as beige-greige, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 25 for Hillcrest Tan vs 6 for Black grey — means Hillcrest Tan will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 44.4 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

Hillcrest Tan
Benjamin Moore · 1078
Hex#A08461
LRV25.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1078
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Hillcrest Tan vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Hillcrest Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hillcrest Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hillcrest Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hillcrest Tan reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Hillcrest Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Hillcrest Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Hillcrest Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Hillcrest Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Hillcrest Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Hillcrest Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Hillcrest Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Hillcrest Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hillcrest Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Hillcrest Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Hillcrest Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hillcrest Tan reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Hillcrest Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Hillcrest Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Hillcrest Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Grey Blue
Hillcrest Tan
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Hillcrest Tan reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hillcrest Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Hillcrest Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Hillcrest Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hillcrest Tan reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Hillcrest Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Hillcrest Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hillcrest Tan reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Hillcrest Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Hillcrest Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hillcrest Tan reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Hillcrest Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Hillcrest Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Hillcrest Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hillcrest Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hillcrest Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hillcrest Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hillcrest Tan reads slightly lighter