RAL 180-1 vs Alexandrite
RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color while Alexandrite comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 180-1 reads as blue, while Alexandrite reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 22, RAL 180-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 32.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 180-1 vs Alexandrite in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 180-1 and Alexandrite in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 180-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Alexandrite would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 180-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Alexandrite would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 180-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Alexandrite would.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Alexandrite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Alexandrite 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.
More RAL 180-1 comparisons
See how RAL 180-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
