RAL 170-1 vs Grape Mist
Where RAL 170-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Grape Mist is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 170-1 reads as blue-grey, while Grape Mist reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 170-1 (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Grape Mist (LRV 54), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.9 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 170-1 vs Grape Mist in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 170-1 and Grape Mist 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 170-1 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
RAL 170-1 vs Grape Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 170-1 on one side and Grape Mist 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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