RAL 110-1 vs Rare Gray
Where RAL 110-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Rare Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 110-1 reads as white, while Rare Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Rare Gray (LRV 38), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-1 vs Rare Gray in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 110-1 and Rare Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Rare Gray.
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 Rare Gray.
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 Rare Gray.
Color Details
RAL 110-1 vs Rare Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-1 on one side and Rare 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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