Pale Straw vs Black grey
Pale Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Black grey comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, Pale Straw belongs to the beige-yellow family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. At LRV 87 vs 6, Pale Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 80-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 77.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Straw vs Black grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Straw 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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