Cast Iron vs RAL 810-6
Where Cast Iron belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 810-6 is a RAL Effect color. Cast Iron reads as grey, while RAL 810-6 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (5 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cast Iron vs RAL 810-6 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Cast Iron and RAL 810-6 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
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
Cast Iron vs RAL 810-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cast Iron on one side and RAL 810-6 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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