Dark Ash vs Grey Blue

PPG
·
RAL Classic

Where Dark Ash belongs to PPG's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Dark Ash (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Dark Ash vs Grey Blue Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 28.2Very different colors

Color Details

Dark Ash
PPG · PPG1025-5
Hex#8c8475
LRV23.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1025-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Dark Ash
Grey Blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5008
Hex#464c56
LRV7.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5008
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Grey Blue

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