Green grey vs RAL 850-M
Green grey is a RAL Classic color while RAL 850-M comes from RAL Effect. Green grey reads as green-grey, while RAL 850-M reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 13 and 12, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Green grey vs RAL 850-M in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Green grey and RAL 850-M 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Green grey vs RAL 850-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green grey on one side and RAL 850-M 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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