Cement grey vs Picnic
Cement grey (RAL Classic) and Picnic (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Cement grey reads as grey, while Picnic reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 47 for Picnic vs 24 for Cement grey — means Picnic will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 35.1 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 Picnic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey on one side and Picnic 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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