Grey Steel 4 vs Salt
Grey Steel 4 is a Dulux color while Salt comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Grey Steel 4 belongs to the grey-white family and Salt to the greige-white family. At LRV 83 vs 78, Grey Steel 4 will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Grey Steel 4's neutral character against Salt's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey Steel 4 vs Salt in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Grey Steel 4 and Salt 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Grey Steel 4 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Grey Steel 4 vs Salt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Steel 4 on one side and Salt 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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