Violet Crush vs RAL 170-2
Violet Crush is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 170-2 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Violet Crush belongs to the grey-purple family and RAL 170-2 to the blue family. At LRV 46 vs 42, Violet Crush will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.1, 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.
Violet Crush vs RAL 170-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Violet Crush 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Violet Crush gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Violet Crush gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Violet Crush vs RAL 170-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violet Crush 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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