Tarpaulin grey vs Billiard Green
Tarpaulin grey (RAL Classic) and Billiard Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Tarpaulin grey belongs to the grey family and Billiard Green to the green-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 13 for Tarpaulin grey vs 9 for Billiard Green — means Tarpaulin grey will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Tarpaulin grey vs Billiard Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Tarpaulin grey and Billiard Green 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
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Tarpaulin grey has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Tarpaulin grey vs Billiard Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tarpaulin grey on one side and Billiard Green 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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