Mulberry Burst vs Quartz grey

Mulberry BurstDuluxvsQuartz greyRAL ClassicΔE 21.1Distinct difference

Mulberry Burst is a Dulux color while Quartz grey comes from RAL Classic. Mulberry Burst reads as pink, while Quartz grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 17 vs 9, Quartz grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 21.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Mulberry Burst vs Quartz grey in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mulberry Burst and Quartz grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

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 — Quartz grey gives the walls a little more lift.

Mulberry BurstDulux 10RR 09/150 kitchen paint

@valor_decorating

Quartz greyRAL Classic Quartz grey 7039 kitchen backsplash

@yavuzcamdigital

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Quartz grey gives the walls a little more lift.

Mulberry BurstDulux 10RR 09/150 exterior color review

@ch.maintenance

Quartz greyRAL Classic 7039 paint

@stillorgandecor.ie

Color Details

Mulberry Burst
Dulux · 10RR 09/150
Hex#654657
LRV9.0
BrandDulux
Number10RR 09/150
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Quartz grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7039
Hex#6B665E
LRV16.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7039
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Mulberry Burst vs Quartz grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mulberry Burst on one side and Quartz grey on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Mulberry Burst comparisons

See how Mulberry Burst stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Mulberry Burst
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mulberry Burst
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mulberry Burst
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mulberry Burst reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mulberry Burst
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Mulberry Burst
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mulberry Burst
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Mulberry Burst
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mulberry Burst
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mulberry Burst
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mulberry Burst
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mulberry Burst
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Mulberry Burst
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mulberry Burst
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Mulberry Burst
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Mulberry Burst
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Mulberry Burst
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Mulberry Burst
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mulberry Burst
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Mulberry Burst
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Mulberry Burst
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mulberry Burst reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Mulberry Burst
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Mulberry Burst
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Mulberry Burst
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mulberry Burst
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Mulberry Burst
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Mulberry Burst
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Mulberry Burst
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mulberry Burst
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mulberry Burst
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mulberry Burst
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter