Hat Box Brown vs Olive grey
Hat Box Brown (PPG) and Olive grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hat Box Brown belongs to the beige-greige family and Olive grey to the greige-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 22 for Olive grey vs 19 for Hat Box Brown — means Olive grey will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Hat Box Brown vs Olive grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hat Box Brown on one side and Olive 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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