S 5010-R90B vs RAL 590-1
Where S 5010-R90B belongs to NCS's range, RAL 590-1 is a RAL Effect color. S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey, while RAL 590-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 5010-R90B (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 590-1 (LRV 16), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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S 5010-R90B vs RAL 590-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5010-R90B on one side and RAL 590-1 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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