Steel Parade vs Grey Blue
Where Steel Parade belongs to Dulux's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Steel Parade (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Steel Parade vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steel Parade 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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