Pearl dark grey vs Cityscape
Pearl dark grey is a RAL Classic color while Cityscape comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 20 and 22, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.7, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pearl dark grey vs Cityscape in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pearl dark grey and Cityscape 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. The two are close enough that the choice comes down to finer qualities — undertone, texture, what the color sits next to.
Color Details
Pearl dark grey vs Cityscape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pearl dark grey on one side and Cityscape 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.
More Pearl dark grey comparisons
See how Pearl dark grey stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
