RAL 870-1 vs Sensitive Tint
Where RAL 870-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Sensitive Tint is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. RAL 870-1 (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Sensitive Tint (LRV 59), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 870-1 vs Sensitive Tint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 870-1 on one side and Sensitive Tint 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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A 6-point LRV gap (64 vs 58) makes RAL 870-1 the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 27, RAL 870-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 9-point LRV gap (64 vs 55) makes RAL 870-1 the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 44, RAL 870-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 11-point LRV gap (74 vs 64) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 12, RAL 870-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 8, RAL 870-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 64 vs 12, RAL 870-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 45, RAL 870-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
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