Cement grey vs Downing Earth
Cement grey (RAL Classic) and Downing Earth (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Cement grey reads as grey, while Downing Earth reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 24 for Cement grey vs 20 for Downing Earth — means Cement grey will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Downing Earth Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey on one side and Downing Earth 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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