Orchid Lane vs RAL 160-1
Orchid Lane (PPG) and RAL 160-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Orchid Lane reads as purple, while RAL 160-1 reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 77 for RAL 160-1 vs 74 for Orchid Lane — means RAL 160-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Orchid Lane vs RAL 160-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orchid Lane on one side and RAL 160-1 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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