RAL 860-3 vs Piazza
Where RAL 860-3 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Piazza is a Tikkurila color. RAL 860-3 reads as grey, while Piazza reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Piazza (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 860-3 (LRV 54), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 860-3 vs Piazza in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 860-3 and Piazza 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Piazza will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 860-3 would.
Color Details
RAL 860-3 vs Piazza Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 860-3 on one side and Piazza 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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