Cement grey vs Tin Lizzie
Cement grey (RAL Classic) and Tin Lizzie (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 30 for Tin Lizzie vs 24 for Cement grey — means Tin Lizzie will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cement grey vs Tin Lizzie in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cement grey and Tin Lizzie 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Tin Lizzie reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Tin Lizzie has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Cement grey vs Tin Lizzie Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey on one side and Tin Lizzie 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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