Shining Armor vs Platinum grey
Where Shining Armor belongs to PPG's range, Platinum 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. Platinum grey (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Shining Armor (LRV 26), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shining Armor vs Platinum grey in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Shining Armor and Platinum 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Platinum grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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. Platinum grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Platinum grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Shining Armor vs Platinum grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shining Armor on one side and Platinum 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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