Zombie vs Basalt grey
Where Zombie belongs to PPG's range, Basalt 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. Basalt grey (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Zombie (LRV 10), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Zombie vs Basalt grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Zombie and Basalt 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. Basalt grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Zombie vs Basalt grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Zombie on one side and Basalt 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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