Pigeon blue vs Classic Silver

RAL Classic
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Behr

Where Pigeon blue belongs to RAL Classic's range, Classic Silver is a Behr color. Classic Silver (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Pigeon blue (LRV 22), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 30.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Pigeon blue vs Classic Silver 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 30.5Very different colors

Color Details

Pigeon blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5014
Hex#637D96
LRV21.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5014
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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Pigeon blue vs Classic Silver in Real Spaces

Seeing Pigeon blue and Classic Silver 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. Classic Silver reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pigeon blue.

Pigeon blue
RAL 5014 kitchen cabinets inspiration

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Classic Silver
Behr PPU18-11 kitchen cabinets

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