RAL 580-1 vs Driftwood Blues
Where RAL 580-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, RAL 580-1 belongs to the blue family and Driftwood Blues to the blue-grey family. RAL 580-1 (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Driftwood Blues (LRV 46), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 580-1 vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 580-1 on one side and Driftwood Blues 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 61 vs 44, RAL 580-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 74 vs 61, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 12, RAL 580-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 8, RAL 580-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (68 vs 61) makes Skimming Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 61 vs 45, RAL 580-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
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