Quinoa vs RAL 770-5
Quinoa is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 770-5 comes from RAL Effect. Quinoa reads as beige-greige, while RAL 770-5 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 43, Quinoa will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.5, 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.
Quinoa vs RAL 770-5 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Quinoa and RAL 770-5 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 — Quinoa gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Quinoa vs RAL 770-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quinoa on one side and RAL 770-5 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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