RAL 680-1 vs Open Seas
Where RAL 680-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Open Seas is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Open Seas (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 680-1 (LRV 33), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 680-1 vs Open Seas in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 680-1 and Open Seas 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Open Seas reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
RAL 680-1 vs Open Seas Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 680-1 on one side and Open Seas 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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