RAL 110-2 vs Izmir Purple
Where RAL 110-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Izmir Purple is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 110-2 belongs to the greige-grey family and Izmir Purple to the blue-purple family. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Izmir Purple (LRV 7), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 65.7, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-2 vs Izmir Purple in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 110-2 and Izmir Purple in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Izmir Purple.
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 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Izmir Purple.
Color Details
RAL 110-2 vs Izmir Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-2 on one side and Izmir Purple 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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