Platinum grey vs RAL 820-M
Where Platinum grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 820-M is a RAL Effect color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Platinum grey (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 820-M (LRV 29), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Platinum grey vs RAL 820-M in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Platinum grey and RAL 820-M 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Platinum grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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. Platinum grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Platinum grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Platinum grey vs RAL 820-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Platinum grey on one side and RAL 820-M 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.
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