Antique Slate vs Basalt grey
Where Antique Slate belongs to PPG's range, Basalt grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Antique Slate belongs to the blue-grey family and Basalt grey to the grey family. Basalt grey (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Antique Slate (LRV 9), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Antique Slate vs Basalt grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Slate on one side and Basalt 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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