Quartz grey vs Braintree
Where Quartz grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Braintree is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Quartz grey (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Braintree (LRV 12), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Quartz grey vs Braintree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quartz grey on one side and Braintree 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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