RAL 180-1 vs Meditative
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Meditative is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 180-1 belongs to the blue family and Meditative to the blue-grey family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Meditative (LRV 38), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Meditative in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 180-1 and Meditative 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. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Meditative.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Meditative.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Meditative Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Meditative 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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