Cement grey vs Chinese Red
Cement grey (RAL Classic) and Chinese Red (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cement grey belongs to the grey family and Chinese Red to the pink-red family. The 13-point LRV gap — 24 for Cement grey vs 11 for Chinese Red — means Cement grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 49.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cement grey vs Chinese Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey on one side and Chinese Red 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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