RAL 860-1 vs Discreet White
RAL 860-1 is a RAL Effect color while Discreet White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 860-1 belongs to the grey family and Discreet White to the grey-white family. With LRVs of 70 and 72, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.3, 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 860-1 vs Discreet White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 860-1 on one side and Discreet White 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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