Grey beige vs Distant blue

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Grey beige and Distant blue come from the same RAL Classic collection. The 14-point LRV gap — 31 for Grey beige vs 16 for Distant blue — means Grey beige will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 42.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Grey beige vs Distant blue 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 42.4Very different colors

Color Details

Grey beige
RAL Classic · RAL 1019
Hex#A48F7A
LRV30.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 1019
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Distant blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5023
Hex#41698C
LRV16.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5023
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Distant blue

Grey beige vs Distant blue in Real Spaces

Seeing Grey beige and Distant blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Grey beige returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Grey beige
RAL 1019 garage door paint

@doormont_garazna_vrata_sabac

Distant blue
RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 exterior

@roque_pintures

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. Grey beige returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Grey beige
RAL 1019 kitchen cabinets paint review

@casa_mia_mebli

Distant blue
RAL Classic  Distant blue RAL 5023 kitchen cabinets

@mebelkaterina

More Grey beige comparisons

See how Grey beige stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
Senses

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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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Grey beige
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S 0502-Y
Grey beige
S 0502-Y

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