Mercurial vs Silk Grey
Mercurial (PPG) and Silk Grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mercurial belongs to the greige-grey family and Silk Grey to the grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 47 for Silk Grey vs 44 for Mercurial — means Silk Grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mercurial vs Silk Grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mercurial and Silk Grey 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.
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Mercurial vs Silk Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mercurial on one side and Silk 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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