RAL 780-5 vs Mexican Sand
RAL 780-5 (RAL Effect) and Mexican Sand (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 33 for Mexican Sand vs 29 for RAL 780-5 — means Mexican Sand will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 780-5 vs Mexican Sand Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 780-5 on one side and Mexican Sand 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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