Blue Pot vs RAL 170-2
Where Blue Pot belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 170-2 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (43 vs 42), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.6 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.
Blue Pot vs RAL 170-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Blue Pot and RAL 170-2 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. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Blue Pot vs RAL 170-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Pot on one side and RAL 170-2 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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