Claret violet vs Classic Silver

RAL Classic
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Behr

Where Claret violet belongs to RAL Classic's range, Classic Silver is a Behr color. Classic Silver (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Claret violet (LRV 7), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 62.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Claret violet vs Classic Silver Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 62.3Very different colors

Color Details

Claret violet
RAL Classic · RAL 4004
Hex#651E38
LRV7.2
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 4004
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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Claret violet vs Classic Silver in Real Spaces

Seeing Claret violet and Classic Silver in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Kitchen

In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Classic Silver reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Claret violet.

Claret violet
RAL 4004 kitchen review

@glas.strobl

Classic Silver
Behr Classic Silver kitchen paint

@janaggentry

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