RAL 180-1 vs Blissful Blue
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Blissful Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blissful Blue (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 180-1 vs Blissful Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 180-1 and Blissful Blue 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. Blissful Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Blissful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Blissful Blue 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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