Old Claret vs Cement grey
Where Old Claret belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Cement grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Old Claret belongs to the pink-red family and Cement grey to the grey family. Cement grey (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Old Claret (LRV 14), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 40.2, 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.
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Old Claret vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Claret on one side and Cement grey on the other.
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.
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