Cream vs Black grey

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Cream and Black grey come from the same RAL Classic collection. The 69-point LRV gap — 76 for Cream vs 6 for Black grey — means Cream will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 69.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Cream vs Black grey Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 69.6Very different colors

Color Details

Cream
RAL Classic · RAL 9001
Hex#E9E0D2
LRV75.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 9001
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Black grey

Cream vs Black grey in Real Spaces

Seeing Cream and Black grey 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 Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Cream returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Cream
Cream RAL 9001 paint kitchen cabinets

@odenwaldglas

Black grey
RAL 7021 kitchen cabinets paint review

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Washed Linen

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Cream
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Cream
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Cream
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