Shallows vs RAL 120-1
Shallows (Little Greene) and RAL 120-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Shallows belongs to the grey family and RAL 120-1 to the greige-white family. RAL 120-1 has an LRV of 84. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shallows vs RAL 120-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Shallows and RAL 120-1 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. At this scale the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side, as shown here, to reliably tell them apart.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Shallows vs RAL 120-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shallows on one side and RAL 120-1 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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