Oarsman Blue vs RAL 180-1
Oarsman Blue is a Behr color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 49 vs 22, RAL 180-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 21.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Oarsman Blue vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Oarsman Blue and RAL 180-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 180-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Oarsman Blue would.
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Oarsman Blue vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oarsman Blue on one side and RAL 180-1 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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