S 0515-R80B vs RAL 180-3
S 0515-R80B is a NCS color while RAL 180-3 comes from RAL Effect. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 71 vs 68, S 0515-R80B will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 0515-R80B vs RAL 180-3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 0515-R80B and RAL 180-3 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The two are close enough that the choice comes down to finer qualities — undertone, texture, what the color sits next to.
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S 0515-R80B vs RAL 180-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 0515-R80B on one side and RAL 180-3 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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