Paris Rain vs Cement grey

Paris RainBenjamin MoorevsCement greyRAL ClassicΔE 24.5Distinct difference

Paris Rain is a Benjamin Moore color while Cement grey comes from RAL Classic. Paris Rain reads as greige-grey, while Cement grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 24, Paris Rain will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 24.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Paris Rain vs Cement grey in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Paris Rain and Cement grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Paris Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paris RainParis Rain cozy living room color

@a.haus.called.esch

Cement greyRAL Classic Cement grey 7033 living room

@barnhouse_veluwe

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Paris Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cement grey would.

Paris RainParis Rain cozy bedroom color

@katebowlinteriors

Cement greyRAL Classic Cement grey 7033 bedroom

@11k.studio

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Paris Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cement grey would.

Paris RainParis Rain bathroom vanity color review

@mapleandwhitedesign

Cement greyRAL Classic Cement grey 7033 bathroom

@ediz_yapi

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Paris Rain will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cement grey would.

Paris RainParis Rain kitchen cabinets picture

@jesszerellarealtor

Cement greyRAL Classic Cement grey 7033 kitchen cabinets

@kasia.kopacz

Color Details

Paris Rain
Benjamin Moore · 1501
Hex#C4C2B0
LRV52.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1501
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Cement grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7033
Hex#7F8274
LRV24.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7033
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Paris Rain vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paris Rain on one side and Cement 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 Paris Rain comparisons

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

White Dove
Paris Rain
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Paris Rain
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Paris Rain
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Paris Rain
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Paris Rain
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Paris Rain
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Paris Rain
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Paris Rain
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Paris Rain
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Paris Rain
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Paris Rain
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Paris Rain
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Paris Rain
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Black grey
Paris Rain
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Piazza
Paris Rain
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Paris Rain
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Grey Blue
Paris Rain
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Paris Rain
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Paris Rain
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Paris Rain reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Paris Rain
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Paris Rain
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Paris Rain
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Paris Rain
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Paris Rain
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Paris Rain
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Paris Rain reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Paris Rain
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Paris Rain
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Paris Rain
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Paris Rain
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Paris Rain
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Paris Rain is the lighter choice