Varnished Ivory vs RAL 110-1
Where Varnished Ivory belongs to Behr's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Varnished Ivory belongs to the beige family and RAL 110-1 to the white family. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Varnished Ivory (LRV 72), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Varnished Ivory vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Varnished Ivory and RAL 110-1 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.
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 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Varnished Ivory vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Varnished Ivory 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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