Mullen Pink vs RAL 440-3
Where Mullen Pink belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 440-3 is a RAL Effect color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Mullen Pink (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 440-3 (LRV 12), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mullen Pink vs RAL 440-3 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Mullen Pink and RAL 440-3 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Mullen Pink reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Mullen Pink reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Mullen Pink vs RAL 440-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mullen Pink on one side and RAL 440-3 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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