North Island vs Silk Grey
Where North Island belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Silk Grey is a RAL Classic color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. North Island (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Silk Grey (LRV 47), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
North Island vs Silk Grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. North Island and Silk 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.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
North Island vs Silk Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Island on one side and Silk 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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