RAL 180-M vs Daphne
RAL 180-M (RAL Effect) and Daphne (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 180-M reads as blue-grey, while Daphne reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 35 for RAL 180-M vs 32 for Daphne — means RAL 180-M will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 180-M vs Daphne in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. RAL 180-M and Daphne 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. RAL 180-M reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 180-M has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 180-M has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
RAL 180-M vs Daphne Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 180-M on one side and Daphne 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-M comparisons
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