Cement grey vs Touch of Sand
Cement grey (RAL Classic) and Touch of Sand (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cement grey belongs to the grey family and Touch of Sand to the beige-greige family. The 34-point LRV gap — 58 for Touch of Sand vs 24 for Cement grey — means Touch of Sand will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 28.1 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 Touch of Sand Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cement grey on one side and Touch of Sand 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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