Aria vs RAL 110-1
Aria (PPG) and RAL 110-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. These are both whites, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within white to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 80 for RAL 110-1 vs 77 for Aria — means RAL 110-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Aria vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Aria and RAL 110-1 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. At this scale the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side, as shown here, to reliably tell them apart.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Aria vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aria on one side and RAL 110-1 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.
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At LRV 77 vs 27, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 55, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 44, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 11-point LRV gap (77 vs 66) makes Aria the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 77 vs 12, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 8, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 12, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 45, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
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