RAL 170-5 vs Minuet
Where RAL 170-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Minuet is a Tikkurila color. RAL 170-5 reads as blue, while Minuet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Minuet (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 170-5 (LRV 57), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 170-5 vs Minuet in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 170-5 and Minuet 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. Minuet reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
RAL 170-5 vs Minuet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 170-5 on one side and Minuet 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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