Toasted Mauve vs RAL 490-5
Toasted Mauve is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 490-5 comes from RAL Effect. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 32 and 29, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Toasted Mauve vs RAL 490-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Toasted Mauve on one side and RAL 490-5 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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