Dark River vs Graphite grey
Where Dark River belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Graphite grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Dark River belongs to the grey family and Graphite grey to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (7 vs 9), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dark River vs Graphite grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dark River and Graphite 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Dark River vs Graphite grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark River on one side and Graphite 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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