RAL 850-1 vs Plaster
Where RAL 850-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Plaster is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Plaster (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 850-1 (LRV 53), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 850-1 vs Plaster in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 850-1 and Plaster 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 850-1 vs Plaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 850-1 on one side and Plaster 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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