S 1005-R50B vs RAL 110-1
Where S 1005-R50B belongs to NCS's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. S 1005-R50B reads as grey, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than S 1005-R50B (LRV 70), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 1005-R50B vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 1005-R50B and RAL 110-1 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than S 1005-R50B.
Color Details
S 1005-R50B vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B on one side and RAL 110-1 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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