Quill vs RAL 840-3
Where Quill belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 840-3 is a RAL Effect color. Quill reads as beige-greige, while RAL 840-3 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Quill (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 840-3 (LRV 46), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Quill vs RAL 840-3 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Quill and RAL 840-3 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Quill vs RAL 840-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quill 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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