RAL 180-1 vs Mistral
RAL 180-1 (RAL Effect) and Mistral (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 49 for RAL 180-1 vs 44 for Mistral — means RAL 180-1 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Mistral Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-1 on one side and Mistral 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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