Rainy Afternoon vs Cement grey
Rainy Afternoon is a Benjamin Moore color while Cement grey comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, Rainy Afternoon belongs to the green-grey family and Cement grey to the grey family. At LRV 24 vs 15, Cement grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rainy Afternoon vs Cement grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Rainy Afternoon and Cement grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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 Cement grey will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rainy Afternoon would.
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Rainy Afternoon vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainy Afternoon on one side and Cement 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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