Tarpaulin grey vs Rock Garden
Tarpaulin grey is a RAL Classic color while Rock Garden comes from Sherwin-Williams. Tarpaulin grey reads as grey, while Rock Garden reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 8, Tarpaulin grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Tarpaulin grey vs Rock Garden in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Tarpaulin grey and Rock Garden 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
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Tarpaulin grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Tarpaulin grey vs Rock Garden Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tarpaulin grey on one side and Rock Garden 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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