Blue Bows vs RAL 180-2

PPG
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RAL Effect

Blue Bows (PPG) and RAL 180-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. The 5-point LRV gap — 58 for RAL 180-2 vs 53 for Blue Bows — means RAL 180-2 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.

Blue Bows vs RAL 180-2 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 5.9Noticeable difference

Color Details

Blue Bows
PPG · PPG1158-3
Hex#a4c3d7
LRV53.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1158-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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RAL 180-2
RAL Effect · RAL 180-2
Hex#B9CDDD
LRV58.2
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 180-2
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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