RAL 180-1 vs Breakwater
RAL 180-1 (RAL Effect) and Breakwater (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 180-1 reads as blue, while Breakwater reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 49 for RAL 180-1 vs 38 for Breakwater — means RAL 180-1 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 10.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 180-1 vs Breakwater Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Breakwater 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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