RAL 110-3 vs Popular Gray
RAL 110-3 is a RAL Effect color while Popular Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 110-3 belongs to the greige-grey family and Popular Gray to the beige-greige family. At LRV 61 vs 56, Popular Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-3 vs Popular Gray in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. RAL 110-3 and Popular Gray 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Popular Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Popular Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Popular Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Popular Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 110-3 vs Popular Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-3 on one side and Popular 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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