Quartz Flint 2 vs RAL 860-2
Quartz Flint 2 is a Dulux color while RAL 860-2 comes from RAL Effect. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 64 vs 54, RAL 860-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Quartz Flint 2 vs RAL 860-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Quartz Flint 2 and RAL 860-2 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 LRV gap is large enough that RAL 860-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz Flint 2 would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 860-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz Flint 2 would.
Color Details
Quartz Flint 2 vs RAL 860-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quartz Flint 2 on one side and RAL 860-2 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.
More Quartz Flint 2 comparisons
See how Quartz Flint 2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
