Jalapeño vs RAL 180-1
Jalapeño (Sherwin-Williams) and RAL 180-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Jalapeño belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. The 33-point LRV gap — 49 for RAL 180-1 vs 16 for Jalapeño — means RAL 180-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 61.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Jalapeño vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Jalapeño on one side and RAL 180-1 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 Jalapeño comparisons
See how Jalapeño stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Benjamin Moore

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Farrow & Ball

Jalapeño reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Farrow & Ball

Evergreen Fog reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Farrow & Ball

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams

Denim Drift reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Dulux

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Dulux

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Benjamin Moore

Sherwin-Williams vs Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams vs Benjamin Moore

Pale Green reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs RAL Classic

Jalapeño reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Dulux

Cement grey reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs RAL Classic

Jalapeño reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs RAL Classic

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Tikkurila

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Jotun

Windmill Lane reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Little Greene

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Jotun

Jalapeño reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Little Greene

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Jotun

Sherwin-Williams vs Little Greene
Sherwin-Williams vs Little Greene

Thames Fog reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Valspar

Jalapeño reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Behr

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Behr

Teton Blue reads lighter
Sherwin-Williams vs Behr

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs RAL Effect

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs RAL Effect

Light vs dark contrast
Sherwin-Williams vs Tikkurila

Sherwin-Williams vs Valspar
Sherwin-Williams vs Valspar









