Black grey vs Alexandrite
Where Black grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Alexandrite is a Sherwin-Williams color. Black grey reads as blue-grey, while Alexandrite reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alexandrite (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black grey vs Alexandrite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Black grey and Alexandrite in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Alexandrite will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Black grey would.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Alexandrite reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Black grey.
Color Details
Black grey vs Alexandrite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black grey on one side and Alexandrite 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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