RAL 180-1 vs Sleepy Hollow
RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color while Sleepy Hollow comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 57 vs 49, Sleepy Hollow will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Sleepy Hollow in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 180-1 and Sleepy Hollow 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Sleepy Hollow will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Sleepy Hollow will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Sleepy Hollow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Sleepy Hollow 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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