RAL 820-1 vs H499
RAL 820-1 is a RAL Effect color while H499 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, RAL 820-1 belongs to the blue-grey family and H499 to the grey family. With LRVs of 57 and 57, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 820-1 vs H499 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 820-1 on one side and H499 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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