RAL 110-2 vs Mercurial
Where RAL 110-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Mercurial is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Mercurial (LRV 61), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-2 vs Mercurial in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 110-2 and Mercurial 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 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 Mercurial.
Color Details
RAL 110-2 vs Mercurial Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-2 on one side and Mercurial 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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