RAL 110-2 vs Cadet
Where RAL 110-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Cadet is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey, while Cadet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Cadet (LRV 31), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 26.2, 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 110-2 vs Cadet in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 110-2 and Cadet in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 110-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Cadet would.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cadet.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cadet.
Color Details
RAL 110-2 vs Cadet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-2 on one side and Cadet 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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