Rock Harbor Violet vs Black grey

Rock Harbor VioletBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 68.1Very different colors

Where Rock Harbor Violet belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Black grey is a RAL Classic color. Rock Harbor Violet reads as grey-purple, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rock Harbor Violet (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 68.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Rock Harbor Violet
Benjamin Moore · 1387
Hex#E3DDDD
LRV71.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1387
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Rock Harbor Violet vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rock Harbor Violet 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 Rock Harbor Violet comparisons

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

White Dove
Rock Harbor Violet
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Rock Harbor Violet
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Rock Harbor Violet
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Rock Harbor Violet
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Rock Harbor Violet reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Rock Harbor Violet
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Rock Harbor Violet
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Rock Harbor Violet reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Rock Harbor Violet
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Rock Harbor Violet reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Rock Harbor Violet
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Rock Harbor Violet
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Rock Harbor Violet reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Rock Harbor Violet
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Rock Harbor Violet reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Rock Harbor Violet
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Rock Harbor Violet
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Rock Harbor Violet
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Rock Harbor Violet
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Piazza
Rock Harbor Violet
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Rock Harbor Violet reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Rock Harbor Violet
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Rock Harbor Violet reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Rock Harbor Violet
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Rock Harbor Violet
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Senses
Rock Harbor Violet
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Rock Harbor Violet
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Rock Harbor Violet
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Rock Harbor Violet reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Rock Harbor Violet
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Rock Harbor Violet
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Rock Harbor Violet
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Rock Harbor Violet
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Rock Harbor Violet reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Rock Harbor Violet
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Rock Harbor Violet
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Rock Harbor Violet
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Rock Harbor Violet
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Rock Harbor Violet
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Rock Harbor Violet is the lighter choice