RAL 180-1 vs Dirty Martini
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Dirty Martini is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 180-1 belongs to the blue family and Dirty Martini to the beige family. Dirty Martini (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 23.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Dirty Martini Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Dirty Martini 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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