RAL 190-1 vs Spa
RAL 190-1 is a RAL Effect color while Spa 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 64 vs 59, Spa will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.7, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 190-1 vs Spa in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 190-1 and Spa 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.
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RAL 190-1 vs Spa Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 190-1 on one side and Spa 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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