Basalt grey vs RAL 860-6
Basalt grey (RAL Classic) and RAL 860-6 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 14 for Basalt grey vs 11 for RAL 860-6 — means Basalt grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 860-6 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Basalt grey and RAL 860-6 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
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
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Basalt grey vs RAL 860-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basalt grey on one side and RAL 860-6 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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