Hawthorne Yellow vs RAL 130-6
Hawthorne Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 130-6 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hawthorne Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while RAL 130-6 reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 79 for RAL 130-6 vs 71 for Hawthorne Yellow — means RAL 130-6 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.5 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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Hawthorne Yellow vs RAL 130-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Yellow on one side and RAL 130-6 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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