Delft vs Cement grey
Delft (Tikkurila) and Cement grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. The 7-point LRV gap — 24 for Cement grey vs 17 for Delft — means Cement grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 23.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.
Delft vs Cement grey Color Comparison
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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Delft vs Cement grey in Real Spaces
Seeing Delft and Cement grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Cement grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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