Always Neutral vs RAL 110-2

Always NeutralCloverdale PaintvsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 3.9Noticeable difference

Always Neutral is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 110-2 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Always Neutral belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 110-2 to the greige-grey family. At LRV 72 vs 69, RAL 110-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Always Neutral vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Always Neutral and RAL 110-2 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Always NeutralAlways Neutral 0559 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Always NeutralAlways Neutral 0559 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 bedroom

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Always NeutralAlways Neutral 0559 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 kitchen painted backsplash

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Always NeutralAlways Neutral 0559 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 bathroom

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Color Details

Always Neutral
Cloverdale Paint · 0559
Hex#DDD6CB
LRV69.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0559
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Always Neutral vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Always Neutral on one side and RAL 110-2 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Always Neutral comparisons

See how Always Neutral stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Always Neutral
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Always Neutral
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Always Neutral
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Always Neutral
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Always Neutral
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Always Neutral
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Always Neutral
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Always Neutral reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Always Neutral
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Always Neutral
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Always Neutral
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Always Neutral reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Always Neutral
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Always Neutral
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Always Neutral
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Always Neutral
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Black grey
Always Neutral
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Piazza
Always Neutral
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Always Neutral reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Always Neutral
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Always Neutral
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Senses
Always Neutral
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Always Neutral
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Always Neutral
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Always Neutral
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Always Neutral
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Always Neutral
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Always Neutral
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Always Neutral
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Always Neutral is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Always Neutral
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

RAL 180-1
Always Neutral
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Always Neutral reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Always Neutral
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Always Neutral
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Always Neutral is the lighter choice