On The Edge vs Dusty grey
On The Edge (PPG) and Dusty grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 23 for Dusty grey vs 19 for On The Edge — means Dusty grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
On The Edge vs Dusty grey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. On The Edge and Dusty 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.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Dusty grey has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Dusty grey has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
On The Edge vs Dusty grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see On The Edge on one side and Dusty 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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