RAL 580-M vs Pure White

RAL 580-MRAL EffectvsPure WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 51.1Very different colors

RAL 580-M (RAL Effect) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 580-M reads as blue, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 69-point LRV gap — 84 for Pure White vs 15 for RAL 580-M — means Pure White will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 51.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 580-M vs Pure White in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 580-M and Pure White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 580-MRAL Effect 580-M bedroom

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Pure White7005 bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Pure White

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 580-MRAL Effect 580-M kitchen interior

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Pure WhiteSherwin Williams Pure White 7005 kitchen cabinets

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 580-MRAL Effect 580-M bathroom

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Pure WhiteWhite 7005 bathroom in Pure White by Sherwin Williams

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 580-MRAL Effect 580-M victorian house interior

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Pure WhitePure White 7005 house color review

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Color Details

RAL 580-M
RAL Effect · RAL 580-M
Hex#636C86
LRV15.2
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 580-M
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

RAL 580-M vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 580-M on one side and Pure 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 580-M comparisons

See how RAL 580-M stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 580-M
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 580-M
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 580-M
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 580-M reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 580-M
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 580-M
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 580-M
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 580-M
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 580-M
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 580-M
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 580-M
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
RAL 580-M
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 580-M reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 580-M
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
RAL 580-M
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
RAL 580-M
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 580-M
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 580-M
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 580-M
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 580-M
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 580-M
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 580-M reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 580-M
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 580-M
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
RAL 580-M
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 580-M
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 580-M
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 580-M reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 580-M
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 580-M
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 580-M
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 580-M reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
RAL 580-M
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 580-M
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
RAL 580-M
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

RAL 580-M vs Pure White Paint Color Comparison