Platinum grey vs Millstream
Where Platinum grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Millstream is a Behr color. Millstream (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Platinum grey (LRV 32), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 25.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Platinum grey vs Millstream 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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Platinum grey vs Millstream in Real Spaces
Seeing Platinum grey and Millstream in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 3 room types where both colors have photos.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Platinum grey.
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House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Platinum grey.
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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. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Platinum grey.
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