Cannon Ball vs Grey Blue
Where Cannon Ball belongs to Dulux's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Cannon Ball reads as grey, while Grey Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cannon Ball (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.5 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.
Cannon Ball vs Grey Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cannon Ball and Grey Blue 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Cannon Ball reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Cannon Ball reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Cannon Ball vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cannon Ball on one side and Grey Blue 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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