Sonoma Clay vs RAL 840-3
Where Sonoma Clay belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 840-3 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Sonoma Clay belongs to the pink family and RAL 840-3 to the greige-grey family. Sonoma Clay (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 840-3 (LRV 46), 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, 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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Sonoma Clay vs RAL 840-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sonoma Clay on one side and RAL 840-3 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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