Douglas Fir vs RAL 230-3
Douglas Fir is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 230-3 comes from RAL Effect. Douglas Fir reads as yellow, while RAL 230-3 reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 32 and 31, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 11.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Douglas Fir vs RAL 230-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fir on one side and RAL 230-3 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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