Equilibrium vs Black grey

PPG
·
RAL Classic

Where Equilibrium belongs to PPG's range, Black grey is a RAL Classic color. Equilibrium (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 45.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Equilibrium vs Black grey 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 45.5Very different colors

Color Details

Equilibrium
PPG · PPG1003-4
Hex#a49f9f
LRV36.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1003-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Equilibrium
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Black grey

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Equilibrium
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