Timber Beam vs Cement grey
Where Timber Beam belongs to PPG's range, Cement grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Timber Beam belongs to the beige-greige family and Cement grey to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (24 vs 24), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 20.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Timber Beam vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timber Beam on one side and Cement 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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