Grey 70 vs White aluminium
Grey 70 is a Cloverdale Paint color while White aluminium comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, Grey 70 belongs to the grey family and White aluminium to the grey-white family. At LRV 46 vs 39, White aluminium will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey 70 vs White aluminium in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Grey 70 and White aluminium 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. White aluminium has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — White aluminium gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Grey 70 vs White aluminium Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey 70 on one side and White aluminium 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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