RAL 780-6 vs Tea Chest
Where RAL 780-6 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Tea Chest is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 780-6 reads as greige-grey, while Tea Chest reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (15 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 9.2 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 Tea Chest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 780-6 on one side and Tea Chest 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.
More RAL 780-6 comparisons
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At LRV 84 vs 15, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
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