Basalt grey vs RAL 830-6
Basalt grey is a RAL Classic color while RAL 830-6 comes from RAL Effect. Basalt grey reads as grey, while RAL 830-6 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 14 vs 11, Basalt grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 0.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Basalt grey vs RAL 830-6 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Basalt grey and RAL 830-6 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Basalt grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Basalt grey vs RAL 830-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basalt grey on one side and RAL 830-6 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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