Nile Green vs Black grey

Nile GreenBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 49.2Very different colors

Where Nile Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Black grey is a RAL Classic color. Nile Green reads as green, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nile Green (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nile Green
Benjamin Moore · 2035-30
Hex#348354
LRV18.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2035-30
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Nile Green vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Nile Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Nile Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Nile Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nile Green reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Nile Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Nile Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Nile Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Nile Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Nile Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Nile Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Nile Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Nile Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nile Green reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Nile Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Nile Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nile Green reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Nile Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Nile Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Nile Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Grey Blue
Nile Green
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Nile Green reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Nile Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Nile Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Nile Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nile Green reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Nile Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Nile Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Nile Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Nile Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nile Green reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Nile Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Nile Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Nile Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Nile Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Nile Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Nile Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nile Green reads slightly lighter