Solstice vs Agate Grey
Where Solstice belongs to PPG's range, Agate Grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Solstice belongs to the grey family and Agate Grey to the green-grey family. Solstice (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Agate Grey (LRV 45), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Solstice vs Agate Grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Solstice and Agate 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. Solstice reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Solstice vs Agate Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Solstice on one side and Agate 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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