Playing Possum vs Signal grey
Where Playing Possum belongs to PPG's range, Signal grey is a RAL Classic color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Signal grey (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Playing Possum (LRV 31), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Playing Possum vs Signal grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Playing Possum and Signal 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.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Signal grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Playing Possum vs Signal grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Playing Possum on one side and Signal 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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