Texas Sage vs Black grey

Texas SageBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 47.1Very different colors

Texas Sage (Benjamin Moore) and Black grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Texas Sage reads as greige-grey, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 34 for Texas Sage vs 6 for Black grey — means Texas Sage will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 47.1 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

Texas Sage
Benjamin Moore · 1503
Hex#A39F87
LRV34.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1503
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Texas Sage vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Texas Sage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Texas Sage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Texas Sage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Texas Sage is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Texas Sage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Texas Sage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Texas Sage reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Texas Sage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Texas Sage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Texas Sage
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Texas Sage reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Texas Sage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Texas Sage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Texas Sage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Texas Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Texas Sage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Texas Sage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Texas Sage is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Texas Sage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Texas Sage reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Texas Sage
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Texas Sage
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Texas Sage
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Texas Sage is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Texas Sage
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Texas Sage reads slightly lighter

Senses
Texas Sage
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Texas Sage
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Texas Sage is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Texas Sage
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Texas Sage
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Texas Sage reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Texas Sage
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Texas Sage reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Texas Sage
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Texas Sage is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Texas Sage
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Texas Sage
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Texas Sage reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Texas Sage
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Texas Sage
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Texas Sage
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Texas Sage
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Texas Sage reads noticeably lighter