Pearl dark grey vs Traffic grey A
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Traffic grey A (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Pearl dark grey (LRV 20), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
Pearl dark grey vs Traffic grey A 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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Pearl dark grey vs Traffic grey A in Real Spaces
Pearl dark grey and Traffic grey A 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
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Traffic grey A will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pearl dark grey would.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Traffic grey A reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pearl dark grey.
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