RAL 860-1 vs Site White
RAL 860-1 is a RAL Effect color while Site White comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 860-1 reads as grey, while Site White reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 70, Site White will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.1, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 860-1 vs Site White in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 860-1 and Site White 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Site White gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 860-1 vs Site White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 860-1 on one side and Site 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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