Smoky Emerald vs Black grey

PPG
·
RAL Classic

Smoky Emerald is a PPG color while Black grey comes from RAL Classic. At LRV 14 vs 6, Smoky Emerald will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 28.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Smoky Emerald vs Black grey Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 28.4Very different colors

Color Details

Smoky Emerald
PPG · PPG1143-6
Hex#4c726b
LRV14.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1143-6
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Smoky Emerald
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Black grey

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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
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Smoky Emerald
Teton Blue

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Smoky Emerald
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Light vs dark contrast

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Smoky Emerald
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Paper
Smoky Emerald
Paper

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Smoky Emerald
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