Baluster vs Pearl dark grey
Where Baluster belongs to Little Greene's range, Pearl dark grey is a RAL Classic color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Baluster (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Pearl dark grey (LRV 20), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Baluster vs Pearl dark grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Baluster and Pearl dark grey 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 Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Baluster reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Baluster vs Pearl dark grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baluster on one side and Pearl dark grey 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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