Lute vs RAL 180-1
Where Lute belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Lute belongs to the beige family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (48 vs 49), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 22.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lute vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Lute 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.
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Lute vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lute 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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