RAL 170-3 vs Hyacinth Tint
RAL 170-3 is a RAL Effect color while Hyacinth Tint comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 60 vs 56, Hyacinth Tint will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 170-3 vs Hyacinth Tint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 170-3 on one side and Hyacinth Tint 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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