Sombrero Tan vs Grey Blue

Sombrero TanPPGvsGrey BlueRAL ClassicΔE 47.5Very different colors

Sombrero Tan is a PPG color while Grey Blue comes from RAL Classic. Sombrero Tan reads as beige, while Grey Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 44 vs 7, Sombrero Tan will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 47.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sombrero Tan
PPG · PPG16-01
Hex#d1ac99
LRV44.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG16-01
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Grey Blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5008
Hex#464c56
LRV7.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5008
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Sombrero Tan vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sombrero Tan on one side and Grey Blue on the other.

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.

More Sombrero Tan comparisons

See how Sombrero Tan stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Sombrero Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sombrero Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Sombrero Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sombrero Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sombrero Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sombrero Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sombrero Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Sombrero Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sombrero Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Sombrero Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sombrero Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sombrero Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sombrero Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sombrero Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Sombrero Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sombrero Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Sombrero Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Sombrero Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Sombrero Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Sombrero Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sombrero Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Sombrero Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sombrero Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sombrero Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sombrero Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Sombrero Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sombrero Tan reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sombrero Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sombrero Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sombrero Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sombrero Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sombrero Tan is the lighter choice