Grey white vs First Star
Grey white is a RAL Classic color while First Star comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Grey white belongs to the greige-grey family and First Star to the grey family. With LRVs of 67 and 69, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey white vs First Star in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Grey white and First Star 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 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
Grey white vs First Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey white on one side and First Star 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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