Platinum grey vs Granite grey

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Both are RAL Classic colors. At LRV 32 vs 8, Platinum grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 34.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Platinum grey vs Granite grey Color Comparison

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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 34.5Very different colors

Color Details

Platinum grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7036
Hex#979392
LRV31.7
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7036
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Granite grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7026
Hex#374345
LRV8.3
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7026
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Platinum grey vs Granite grey in Real Spaces

Seeing Platinum grey and Granite grey 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.

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. Platinum grey returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Platinum grey
RAL Classic  Platinum grey RAL 7036 front door

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Granite grey
RAL 7026 front door color review

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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
Senses

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Lamp Black
Platinum grey
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Washed Linen
Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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Ocean Abyss
Platinum grey
Ocean Abyss

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Classic Silver
Platinum grey
Classic Silver

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Teton Blue
Platinum grey
Teton Blue

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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
RAL 110-1

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Platinum grey
RAL 180-1

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Platinum grey
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Platinum grey
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S 0502-Y
Platinum grey
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