Ocean Abyss vs RAL 220-4
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, RAL 220-4 is a RAL Effect color. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while RAL 220-4 reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 220-4 (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs RAL 220-4 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and RAL 220-4 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 220-4 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs RAL 220-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and RAL 220-4 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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