Steel Symphony 5 vs RAL 180-1
Steel Symphony 5 is a Dulux color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Steel Symphony 5 reads as blue-grey, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 63 vs 49, Steel Symphony 5 will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Steel Symphony 5 vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Steel Symphony 5 and RAL 180-1 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Steel Symphony 5 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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Steel Symphony 5 vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steel Symphony 5 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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