RAL 220-M vs Envy
Where RAL 220-M belongs to RAL Effect's range, Envy is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Envy (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 220-M (LRV 9), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 220-M vs Envy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 220-M and Envy 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Envy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 220-M.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Envy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 220-M.
Color Details
RAL 220-M vs Envy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 220-M on one side and Envy 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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