RAL 110-2 vs RAL 860-1
Both from RAL Effect's palette. RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey, while RAL 860-1 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (72 vs 70), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-2 vs RAL 860-1 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. RAL 110-2 and RAL 860-1 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. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
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. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
RAL 110-2 vs RAL 860-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-2 on one side and RAL 860-1 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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