Dusty grey vs RAL 860-5
Dusty grey is a RAL Classic color while RAL 860-5 comes from RAL Effect. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 23 vs 20, Dusty grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 0.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dusty grey vs RAL 860-5 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dusty grey and RAL 860-5 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dusty grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dusty grey gives the walls a little more lift.
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Dusty grey vs RAL 860-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty grey on one side and RAL 860-5 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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