Sparrow vs RAL 110-1
Where Sparrow belongs to Behr's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Sparrow 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 Sparrow (LRV 44), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.7, 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.
Sparrow vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Sparrow 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Sparrow would.
Color Details
Sparrow vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sparrow 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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