RAL 180-1 vs Nearly Brown
RAL 180-1 (RAL Effect) and Nearly Brown (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 180-1 belongs to the blue family and Nearly Brown to the beige-greige family. The 19-point LRV gap — 49 for RAL 180-1 vs 29 for Nearly Brown — means RAL 180-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 28.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Nearly Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Nearly Brown 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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