RAL 320-1 vs Aesthetic White

RAL 320-1RAL EffectvsAesthetic WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 36.2Very different colors

RAL 320-1 is a RAL Effect color while Aesthetic White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 320-1 belongs to the beige family and Aesthetic White to the beige-greige family. At LRV 73 vs 43, Aesthetic White will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 36.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 320-1 vs Aesthetic White in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 320-1 and Aesthetic White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Aesthetic White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 320-1RAL Effect 320-1 living room interior

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Aesthetic WhiteAesthetic White SW 7035 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Aesthetic White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 320-1 would.

RAL 320-1RAL Effect 320-1 bedroom

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Aesthetic WhiteBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Aesthetic White

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Aesthetic White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 320-1 would.

RAL 320-1RAL Effect 320-1 kitchen painted backsplash

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Aesthetic WhiteSherwin Williams Aesthetic White kitchen cabinets

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Aesthetic White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 320-1 would.

RAL 320-1RAL Effect 320-1 bathroom

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Aesthetic WhiteWhite bathroom in Aesthetic White by Sherwin Williams

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House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Aesthetic White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 320-1 would.

RAL 320-1RAL Effect 320-1 victorian house interior

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Aesthetic WhiteAesthetic White house color review

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Aesthetic White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 320-1 would.

RAL 320-1RAL Effect 320-1 kitchen cabinets

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Aesthetic WhiteSW 7035 kitchen cabinets paint review

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Color Details

RAL 320-1
RAL Effect · RAL 320-1
Hex#D2A96C
LRV42.6
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 320-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Aesthetic White
Sherwin-Williams · 7035
Hex#E3DDD3
LRV73.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7035
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

RAL 320-1 vs Aesthetic White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 320-1 on one side and Aesthetic White 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 320-1 comparisons

See how RAL 320-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 320-1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 320-1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 320-1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 320-1 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 320-1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 320-1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 320-1 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 320-1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 320-1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 320-1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 320-1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 320-1 reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
RAL 320-1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
RAL 320-1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 320-1 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 320-1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 320-1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 320-1 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 320-1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
RAL 320-1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 320-1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 320-1 reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 320-1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
RAL 320-1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 320-1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 320-1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 320-1 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 320-1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 320-1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
RAL 320-1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
RAL 320-1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 320-1 reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 320-1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 320-1 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 320-1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
RAL 320-1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 320-1 reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 320-1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 320-1 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 320-1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 320-1 reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 320-1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter