Olive grey vs Brown grey
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Olive grey (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Brown grey (LRV 11), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Olive grey vs Brown grey Color Comparison
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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Olive grey vs Brown grey in Real Spaces
Seeing Olive grey and Brown grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Olive grey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Brown grey.
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