White aluminium vs Flexible Gray
Where White aluminium belongs to RAL Classic's range, Flexible Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. White aluminium reads as grey-white, while Flexible Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. White aluminium (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Flexible Gray (LRV 38), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
White aluminium vs Flexible Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. White aluminium and Flexible Gray 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
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 brightness difference is modest but present — White aluminium gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
White aluminium vs Flexible Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White aluminium on one side and Flexible Gray 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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