RAL 460-5 vs Show Stopper
RAL 460-5 is a RAL Effect color while Show Stopper comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. With LRVs of 10 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 460-5 vs Show Stopper in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 460-5 and Show Stopper 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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RAL 460-5 vs Show Stopper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 460-5 on one side and Show Stopper 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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