Squirrel grey vs Telegrey 1
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Squirrel grey reads as blue-grey, while Telegrey 1 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Telegrey 1 (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Squirrel grey (LRV 26), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Squirrel grey vs Telegrey 1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Squirrel grey and Telegrey 1 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 Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Telegrey 1 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Squirrel grey vs Telegrey 1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Squirrel grey on one side and Telegrey 1 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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