RAL 820-M vs Tabby Cat Gray
RAL 820-M is a RAL Effect color while Tabby Cat Gray comes from Valspar. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 29 and 28, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 820-M vs Tabby Cat Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 820-M and Tabby Cat Gray 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. 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.
Color Details
RAL 820-M vs Tabby Cat Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 820-M on one side and Tabby Cat Gray 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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