Telegrey 4 vs RAL 180-1
Where Telegrey 4 belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Telegrey 4 (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
Telegrey 4 vs RAL 180-1 Color Comparison
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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Telegrey 4 vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
Telegrey 4 and RAL 180-1 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 3 room types where both colors have photos.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Telegrey 4 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
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Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Telegrey 4 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Telegrey 4 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
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