Persian Melon vs Black grey

Persian MelonBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 66.2Very different colors

Persian Melon is a Benjamin Moore color while Black grey comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, Persian Melon belongs to the beige family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. At LRV 51 vs 6, Persian Melon will read as the brighter of the two — a 44-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 66.2, 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.

Color Details

Persian Melon
Benjamin Moore · 117
Hex#E6B789
LRV51.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number117
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Persian Melon vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Persian Melon
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Persian Melon
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Persian Melon
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Persian Melon
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Persian Melon
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Persian Melon reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Persian Melon
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Persian Melon
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Persian Melon
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Persian Melon reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Persian Melon
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Persian Melon
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Persian Melon
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Persian Melon
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Persian Melon reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Persian Melon
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Persian Melon
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Piazza
Persian Melon
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Persian Melon
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Grey Blue
Persian Melon
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Persian Melon
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Persian Melon reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Persian Melon
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Persian Melon reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Persian Melon
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Persian Melon
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Persian Melon
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Persian Melon
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Persian Melon reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Persian Melon
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Persian Melon is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Persian Melon
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Persian Melon
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Persian Melon reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Persian Melon
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Persian Melon
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Persian Melon
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Persian Melon
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Persian Melon is the lighter choice