Pale Iris vs Black grey
Where Pale Iris belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Black grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Pale Iris belongs to the pink-purple family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. Pale Iris (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 65.2, 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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Pale Iris vs Black grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Iris on one side and Black 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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