RAL 160-1 vs Inspired Lilac
RAL 160-1 (RAL Effect) and Inspired Lilac (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 160-1 reads as blue-purple, while Inspired Lilac reads as purple-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 77 for RAL 160-1 vs 71 for Inspired Lilac — means RAL 160-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 160-1 vs Inspired Lilac in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 160-1 and Inspired Lilac 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 160-1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 160-1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
RAL 160-1 vs Inspired Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 160-1 on one side and Inspired Lilac 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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