RAL 180-1 vs Memorable Rose
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Memorable Rose is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 180-1 belongs to the blue family and Memorable Rose to the pink-red family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Memorable Rose (LRV 33), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 35.3, 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 Memorable Rose in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing RAL 180-1 and Memorable Rose in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Memorable Rose.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Memorable Rose Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Memorable Rose 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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