RAL 110-1 vs Icelandic
Where RAL 110-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Icelandic is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 110-1 belongs to the white family and Icelandic to the blue family. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Icelandic (LRV 67), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-1 vs Icelandic in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 110-1 and Icelandic 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Icelandic.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Icelandic.
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RAL 110-1 vs Icelandic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-1 on one side and Icelandic 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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