RAL 780-6 vs Quartersawn Oak
Where RAL 780-6 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Quartersawn Oak is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 780-6 reads as greige-grey, while Quartersawn Oak reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (15 vs 16), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 780-6 vs Quartersawn Oak Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 780-6 on one side and Quartersawn Oak 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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