Lily vs RAL 180-1
Where Lily belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Lily reads as beige, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lily (LRV 90) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 26.1, 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 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lily vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Lily and RAL 180-1 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 Lily will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Lily reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Lily reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
Color Details
Lily vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lily on one side and RAL 180-1 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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