White vs RAL 160-3
White (Behr) and RAL 160-3 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. White reads as greige-white, while RAL 160-3 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 83 vs 82 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. ΔE 3.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
White vs RAL 160-3 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. White and RAL 160-3 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Color Details
White vs RAL 160-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White on one side and RAL 160-3 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.
More White comparisons
See how White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
