Black grey vs Deep Forest Brown
Where Black grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Deep Forest Brown is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Black grey belongs to the blue-grey family and Deep Forest Brown to the grey family. Black grey (LRV 6) reflects noticeably more light than Deep Forest Brown (LRV 4), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black grey vs Deep Forest Brown in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Black grey and Deep Forest Brown 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.
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Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
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Black grey vs Deep Forest Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black grey on one side and Deep Forest Brown 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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