Tarpaulin grey vs Classic Silver

RAL Classic
·
Behr

Tarpaulin grey is a RAL Classic color while Classic Silver comes from Behr. At LRV 48 vs 13, Classic Silver will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 36.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Tarpaulin grey vs Classic Silver Color Comparison

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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 36.5Very different colors

Color Details

Tarpaulin grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7010
Hex#585C56
LRV12.9
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7010
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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Tarpaulin grey vs Classic Silver in Real Spaces

Seeing Tarpaulin grey and Classic Silver 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.

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Classic Silver will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tarpaulin grey would.

Tarpaulin grey
RAL Classic  Tarpaulin grey RAL 7010 kitchen review

@ekakornilova

Classic Silver
Behr PPU18-11 kitchen cabinets

@armortoughcoatingsofficial

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