RAL 230-1 vs Nile

RAL 230-1RAL EffectvsNileTikkurilaΔE 21.6Distinct difference

RAL 230-1 is a RAL Effect color while Nile comes from Tikkurila. RAL 230-1 reads as green-yellow, while Nile reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 59 vs 52, RAL 230-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 21.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

RAL 230-1
RAL Effect · RAL 230-1
Hex#BBDB9A
LRV59.0
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 230-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Nile
Tikkurila · V386
Hex#C2C3A4
LRV52.2
BrandTikkurila
NumberV386
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

RAL 230-1 vs Nile Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 230-1 on one side and Nile on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 230-1 comparisons

See how RAL 230-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 230-1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
RAL 230-1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
RAL 230-1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 230-1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 230-1 reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 230-1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 230-1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 230-1 reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 230-1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
RAL 230-1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
RAL 230-1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

French Gray
RAL 230-1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

RAL 230-1 reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 230-1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 230-1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 230-1 reads slightly lighter

Bancha
RAL 230-1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 230-1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

RAL 230-1 reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 230-1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
RAL 230-1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 230-1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
RAL 230-1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
RAL 230-1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
RAL 230-1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 230-1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
RAL 230-1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

RAL 230-1 reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
RAL 230-1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
RAL 230-1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 230-1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 230-1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

RAL 230-1 reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
RAL 230-1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 230-1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 230-1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 230-1 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
RAL 230-1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone