Traffic black vs RAL 110-1
Where Traffic black belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Traffic black (LRV 4), a difference of 76 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 74.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Traffic black vs RAL 110-1 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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Traffic black vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
Seeing Traffic black and RAL 110-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Traffic black would.
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House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Traffic black.
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