In the Hills vs Pebble grey
Where In the Hills belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Pebble grey is a RAL Classic color. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Pebble grey (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than In the Hills (LRV 40), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
In the Hills vs Pebble grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. In the Hills and Pebble 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. Pebble grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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In the Hills vs Pebble grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Hills on one side and Pebble 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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