Pumpernickel vs Brown grey
Pumpernickel is a PPG color while Brown grey comes from RAL Classic. Pumpernickel reads as beige-greige, while Brown grey reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 9 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 5.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Pumpernickel vs Brown grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pumpernickel on one side and Brown 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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