Graphite grey vs Olive grey
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Hue-wise, Graphite grey belongs to the blue-grey family and Olive grey to the greige-grey family. Olive grey (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Graphite grey (LRV 9), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 25.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Graphite grey vs Olive grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Graphite grey on one side and Olive grey 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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