Pastel violet vs Black grey

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Pastel violet and Black grey come from the same RAL Classic collection. The 21-point LRV gap — 28 for Pastel violet vs 6 for Black grey — means Pastel violet will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 39.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Pastel violet vs Black grey Color Comparison

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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 39.5Very different colors

Color Details

Pastel violet
RAL Classic · RAL 4009
Hex#9D8692
LRV28.0
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 4009
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Black grey

Pastel violet vs Black grey in Real Spaces

Seeing Pastel violet and Black 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.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Pastel violet reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Black grey.

Black grey
RAL Classic  Black grey RAL 7021 living room

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More Pastel violet comparisons

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Pastel violet
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Pastel violet
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Pastel violet
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Pastel violet
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Pastel violet
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Pastel violet
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