RAL 860-1 vs RAL 860-2
Both are RAL Effect colors. RAL 860-1 reads as grey, while RAL 860-2 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 64, RAL 860-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 860-1 vs RAL 860-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 860-1 and RAL 860-2 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 860-1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 860-1 vs RAL 860-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 860-1 on one side and RAL 860-2 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 860-1 comparisons
See how RAL 860-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 70), opening up a space where RAL 860-1 encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 52, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 30, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (70 vs 60) makes RAL 860-1 the marginally brighter of the two.
RAL 860-1 reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
RAL 860-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 43, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 860-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
RAL 860-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 70, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 860-1 reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
RAL 860-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
With LRVs of 70 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
RAL 860-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
RAL 860-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 31, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 7, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 24, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 57, RAL 860-1 is decisively the brighter choice.