RAL 830-1 vs Mineral
Where RAL 830-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Mineral is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. RAL 830-1 (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Mineral (LRV 46), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 830-1 vs Mineral in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 830-1 and Mineral are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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RAL 830-1 vs Mineral Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 830-1 on one side and Mineral 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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