Pale Daffodil vs RAL 140-3
Where Pale Daffodil belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 140-3 is a RAL Effect color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (82 vs 80), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Pale Daffodil vs RAL 140-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Daffodil on one side and RAL 140-3 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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At LRV 82 vs 69, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 52, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 30, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 60, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 43, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 4, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 21, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 82 vs 51, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 41, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 31, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.