Pearl dark grey vs Cement grey

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Both are RAL Classic colors. At LRV 24 vs 20, Cement grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Pearl dark grey vs Cement grey 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 7.8Noticeable difference

Color Details

Pearl dark grey
RAL Classic · RAL 9023
Hex#787B7A
LRV19.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 9023
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Cement grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7033
Hex#7F8274
LRV24.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7033
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Cement grey

Pearl dark grey vs Cement grey in Real Spaces

Pearl dark grey and Cement grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.

Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Cement grey has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Pearl dark grey
RAL Classic Pearl dark grey RAL 9023 front door

@unser_geliebtes_haus

Cement grey
RAL Classic  Cement grey RAL 7033 front door

@drzwi_zbydrew

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cement grey gives the walls a little more lift.

Pearl dark grey
RAL Classic RAL 9023 kitchen cabinets review

@selyankin_mebel_21cheb

Cement grey
RAL Classic  Cement grey RAL 7033 kitchen cabinets

@kasia.kopacz

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