S 1005-R50B vs RAL 860-2
S 1005-R50B is a NCS color while RAL 860-2 comes from RAL Effect. S 1005-R50B reads as grey, while RAL 860-2 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 64, S 1005-R50B will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 860-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 1005-R50B and RAL 860-2 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 1005-R50B gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
S 1005-R50B vs RAL 860-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B on one side and RAL 860-2 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.
More S 1005-R50B comparisons
See how S 1005-R50B stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 83 vs 70, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 6, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 52, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 70 vs 58, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 27, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 55, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 13, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 44, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 70), opening up a space where S 1005-R50B encloses it.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (70 vs 66) makes S 1005-R50B the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (74 vs 70) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 83 vs 70, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 12, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 8, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 12, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 45, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.