Velvet vs RAL 180-1
Velvet is a Jotun color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Velvet reads as beige, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 52 vs 49, Velvet will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 33.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Velvet vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Velvet 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
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. Velvet has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Velvet vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Velvet 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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