RAL 760-3 vs Recycled Glass
Where RAL 760-3 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Recycled Glass is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 760-3 reads as green-yellow, while Recycled Glass reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Recycled Glass (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 760-3 (LRV 47), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.8 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 760-3 vs Recycled Glass in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 760-3 and Recycled Glass 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Recycled Glass gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 760-3 vs Recycled Glass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 760-3 on one side and Recycled Glass 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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