Powell Buff vs Cement grey

Powell BuffBenjamin MoorevsCement greyRAL ClassicΔE 32.2Very different colors

Powell Buff is a Benjamin Moore color while Cement grey comes from RAL Classic. Powell Buff reads as beige, while Cement grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 59 vs 24, Powell Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 32.2, 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

Powell Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-35
Hex#DECCA7
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-35
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Cement grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7033
Hex#7F8274
LRV24.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7033
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Powell Buff vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Powell Buff
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Powell Buff
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Powell Buff
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Powell Buff
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Powell Buff reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Powell Buff
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Powell Buff
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Powell Buff reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Powell Buff
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Powell Buff
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Powell Buff
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Powell Buff reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Powell Buff
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Powell Buff
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Powell Buff
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Powell Buff
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Black grey
Powell Buff
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Piazza
Powell Buff
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Powell Buff
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Grey Blue
Powell Buff
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Powell Buff
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Senses
Powell Buff
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Powell Buff reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Powell Buff
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Powell Buff
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Powell Buff reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Powell Buff
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Powell Buff
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Powell Buff
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Powell Buff
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Powell Buff reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Powell Buff
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Powell Buff is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Powell Buff
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Powell Buff
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Powell Buff
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Powell Buff
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Powell Buff is the lighter choice