RAL 180-1 vs Twilight Gray
RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color while Twilight Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 180-1 reads as blue, while Twilight Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 49, Twilight Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 13.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Twilight Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 180-1 and Twilight Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Twilight Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Twilight Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 180-1 vs Twilight Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Twilight Gray 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.
More RAL 180-1 comparisons
See how RAL 180-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
