RAL 180-1 vs Mild Blue
Where RAL 180-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Mild Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Mild Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Mild Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 180-1 and Mild Blue 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.
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RAL 180-1 vs Mild Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Mild Blue 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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