Gauze - Mid vs RAL 160-1
Where Gauze - Mid belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 160-1 is a RAL Effect color. Gauze - Mid reads as blue-white, while RAL 160-1 reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (79 vs 77), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gauze - Mid vs RAL 160-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gauze - Mid on one side and RAL 160-1 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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