Black grey vs Raisin
Where Black grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Raisin is a Sherwin-Williams color. Black grey reads as blue-grey, while Raisin reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Black grey (LRV 6) reflects noticeably more light than Raisin (LRV 3), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.3 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 Raisin in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Black grey and Raisin 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 Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Black grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Black grey vs Raisin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black grey on one side and Raisin 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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