RAL 180-1 vs Futon
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Futon is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 180-1 reads as blue, while Futon reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Futon (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 20.9, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 180-1 vs Futon in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing RAL 180-1 and Futon in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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RAL 180-1 vs Futon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Futon 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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