Stargazer vs RAL 820-2
Stargazer is a PPG color while RAL 820-2 comes from RAL Effect. Stargazer reads as grey, while RAL 820-2 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 46 vs 42, Stargazer will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stargazer vs RAL 820-2 in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Stargazer and RAL 820-2 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. The brightness difference is modest but present — Stargazer gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Stargazer gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Stargazer gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Stargazer vs RAL 820-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stargazer on one side and RAL 820-2 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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