Light Gray vs RAL 770-5
Light Gray is a Farrow & Ball color while RAL 770-5 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Light Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 770-5 to the greige-grey family. At LRV 43 vs 39, RAL 770-5 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Light Gray vs RAL 770-5 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Light Gray and RAL 770-5 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.
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 — RAL 770-5 gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 770-5 gives the walls a little more lift.
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 — RAL 770-5 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Light Gray vs RAL 770-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light Gray on one side and RAL 770-5 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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