Grey Stone vs RAL 170-2
Grey Stone is a Little Greene color while RAL 170-2 comes from RAL Effect. Grey Stone reads as blue-grey, while RAL 170-2 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 170-2 has an LRV of 42. At ΔE 5.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey Stone vs RAL 170-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Grey Stone and RAL 170-2 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Grey Stone vs RAL 170-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Stone on one side and RAL 170-2 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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