May Apple vs RAL 130-5
May Apple (Behr) and RAL 130-5 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 81 for May Apple vs 76 for RAL 130-5 — means May Apple will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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May Apple vs RAL 130-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May Apple on one side and RAL 130-5 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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