Simply Sage vs RAL 180-1
Where Simply Sage belongs to Behr's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Simply Sage belongs to the grey family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Simply Sage (LRV 38), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.7, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Simply Sage vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Simply Sage 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Simply Sage.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Simply Sage.
Color Details
Simply Sage vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Sage 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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