Swiss Blue vs Black grey

Swiss BlueBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 59.4Very different colors

Where Swiss Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Black grey is a RAL Classic color. Swiss Blue reads as blue, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Swiss Blue (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 59.4, 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

Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore · 815
Hex#A3C1E3
LRV53.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number815
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Swiss Blue vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Swiss Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Swiss Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Swiss Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Swiss Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Swiss Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Swiss Blue reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Swiss Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Swiss Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Swiss Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Swiss Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Swiss Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Swiss Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Swiss Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Swiss Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Swiss Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Swiss Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Swiss Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Swiss Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Grey Blue
Swiss Blue
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Swiss Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Swiss Blue reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Swiss Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Swiss Blue reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Swiss Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Swiss Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Swiss Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Swiss Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Swiss Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Swiss Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Swiss Blue reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Swiss Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Swiss Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Swiss Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Swiss Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Swiss Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Swiss Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Swiss Blue is the lighter choice