Hush vs RAL 830-1

HushPPGvsRAL 830-1RAL EffectΔE 3.6Noticeable difference

Hush (PPG) and RAL 830-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 52 vs 50 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Hush vs RAL 830-1 in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Hush and RAL 830-1 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.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.

HushA organic modern living room painted in Hush

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RAL 830-1RAL Effect 830-1 living room

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

HushHush — wabi-sabi bathroom

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RAL 830-1RAL Effect 830-1 bathroom

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

HushHush color — maximalist house inspiration

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RAL 830-1RAL Effect 830-1 victorian house interior

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Color Details

Hush
PPG · PPG1004-3
Hex#c4bdba
LRV52.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1004-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
RAL 830-1
RAL Effect · RAL 830-1
Hex#BABCBA
LRV49.8
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 830-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Hush vs RAL 830-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hush on one side and RAL 830-1 on the other.

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.

More Hush comparisons

See how Hush stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Hush
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hush
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Hush
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hush is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hush
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Hush
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Hush reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Hush
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Hush
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Hush
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Hush
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hush is the lighter choice

French Gray
Hush
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Hush reads slightly lighter

Naval
Hush
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Hush is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Hush
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Hush
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Hush is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Hush
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hush reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Hush
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Hush
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Hush is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Hush
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Hush
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Hush
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Hush
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Hush is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Hush
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Hush
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Hush reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Hush
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Hush
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Hush is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Hush
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hush is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Hush
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Hush reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Hush
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hush reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Hush
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hush is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Hush
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Hush is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Hush
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter