Umbra grey vs Licorice
Umbra grey is a RAL Classic color while Licorice comes from Tikkurila. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 10 vs 7, Umbra grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.2, 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.
Umbra grey vs Licorice in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Umbra grey and Licorice 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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Umbra grey vs Licorice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Umbra grey on one side and Licorice 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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