RAL 180-1 vs Balmy
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Balmy is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Balmy (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 180-1 vs Balmy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 180-1 and Balmy in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Balmy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Balmy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Balmy 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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