Pearl vs Black grey

PearlBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 50.7Very different colors

Pearl (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Pearl reads as green-grey, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 37-point LRV gap — 43 for Pearl vs 6 for Black grey — means Pearl will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 50.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pearl
Benjamin Moore · CW-640
Hex#A7B0A9
LRV43.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-640
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Pearl vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Pearl
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Pearl
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Pearl
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Pearl is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Pearl
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Pearl
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Pearl
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Pearl
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Pearl
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Pearl
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Pearl
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Pearl
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Pearl is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Pearl
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pearl reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Pearl
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pearl is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Pearl
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Pearl
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Pearl
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Pearl
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Pearl is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Pearl
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Pearl
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Pearl
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Pearl is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Pearl
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Pearl
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Pearl
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Pearl
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Pearl is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Pearl
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Pearl
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Pearl reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Pearl
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Pearl
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Pearl
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Pearl
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Pearl is the lighter choice