Barley vs RAL 140-M
Barley is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 140-M comes from RAL Effect. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 43 vs 35, Barley will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Barley vs RAL 140-M in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Barley and RAL 140-M 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Barley gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Barley vs RAL 140-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barley on one side and RAL 140-M 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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