Velour vs RAL 160-M
Velour is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 160-M comes from RAL Effect. Velour reads as purple, while RAL 160-M reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 44 vs 40, Velour will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Velour vs RAL 160-M in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Velour and RAL 160-M 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Velour gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Velour vs RAL 160-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Velour on one side and RAL 160-M 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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