Imperial Gray vs RAL 110-1
Where Imperial Gray belongs to Behr's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Imperial Gray reads as grey, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Imperial Gray (LRV 14), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Imperial Gray vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Imperial Gray and RAL 110-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Imperial Gray.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Imperial Gray.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Imperial Gray.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Imperial Gray.
Color Details
Imperial Gray vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Imperial Gray on one side and RAL 110-1 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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