Traffic grey B vs RAL 870-4
Where Traffic grey B belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 870-4 is a RAL Effect color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Traffic grey B (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 870-4 (LRV 8), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.8 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.
Traffic grey B vs RAL 870-4 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Traffic grey B and RAL 870-4 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Traffic grey B reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Traffic grey B vs RAL 870-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Traffic grey B on one side and RAL 870-4 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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