Sultana vs RAL 540-5
Where Sultana belongs to Behr's range, RAL 540-5 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the pink-purple family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. RAL 540-5 (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Sultana (LRV 9), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sultana vs RAL 540-5 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Sultana and RAL 540-5 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.
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Sultana vs RAL 540-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sultana on one side and RAL 540-5 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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