Always Blue vs RAL 180-1

PPG
·
RAL Effect

Always Blue is a PPG color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. With LRVs of 47 and 49, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Always Blue vs RAL 180-1 Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 5.1Noticeable difference

Color Details

Always Blue
PPG · PPG1156-3
Hex#a2bacb
LRV47.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1156-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Always Blue
RAL 180-1
RAL Effect · RAL 180-1
Hex#AEBCC6
LRV48.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 180-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View RAL 180-1

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