RAL 780-5 vs Swing Brown
RAL 780-5 (RAL Effect) and Swing Brown (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 780-5 reads as beige-greige, while Swing Brown reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 29 for RAL 780-5 vs 20 for Swing Brown — means RAL 780-5 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Swing Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 780-5 on one side and Swing Brown 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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