Cement grey vs Gentle Grape
Cement grey is a RAL Classic color while Gentle Grape comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 24 and 26, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 18.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Gentle Grape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey on one side and Gentle Grape 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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