RAL 170-6 vs Potentially Purple
RAL 170-6 is a RAL Effect color while Potentially Purple comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 170-6 belongs to the blue family and Potentially Purple to the blue-purple family. At LRV 62 vs 57, Potentially Purple will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 170-6 vs Potentially Purple in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 170-6 and Potentially Purple 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Potentially Purple gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 170-6 vs Potentially Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 170-6 on one side and Potentially Purple 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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