Sandblast vs Black grey

SandblastBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 49.8Very different colors

Sandblast (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Sandblast belongs to the pink family and Black grey to the blue-grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 38 for Sandblast vs 6 for Black grey — means Sandblast will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 49.8 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

Sandblast
Benjamin Moore · 2103-50
Hex#BF9F9C
LRV38.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2103-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Sandblast vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Sandblast
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sandblast
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sandblast
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sandblast is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sandblast
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sandblast
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sandblast reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Sandblast
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sandblast
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Sandblast
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sandblast reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sandblast
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Sandblast
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sandblast
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sandblast is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sandblast
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sandblast reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Sandblast
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sandblast is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sandblast
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sandblast reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Sandblast
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Sandblast
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Sandblast
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Sandblast is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Sandblast
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sandblast reads slightly lighter

Senses
Sandblast
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Sandblast
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sandblast is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sandblast
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Sandblast
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sandblast reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Sandblast
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sandblast reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sandblast
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sandblast is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sandblast
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Sandblast
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sandblast reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Sandblast
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sandblast
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sandblast
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sandblast
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sandblast reads noticeably lighter