Soapstone vs RAL 110-2

SoapstoneCloverdale PaintvsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 12.1Distinct difference

Soapstone is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 110-2 comes from RAL Effect. Soapstone reads as beige-greige, while RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 72 vs 53, RAL 110-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 12.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Soapstone vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Soapstone and RAL 110-2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

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. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

SoapstoneSoapstone CA034 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. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Soapstone would.

SoapstoneSoapstone CA034 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. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Soapstone would.

SoapstoneSoapstone CA034 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. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Soapstone would.

SoapstoneSoapstone CA034 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 bathroom

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Color Details

Soapstone
Cloverdale Paint · CA034
Hex#CCBFAE
LRV53.1
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberCA034
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Soapstone vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soapstone 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 Soapstone comparisons

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

White Dove
Soapstone
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Soapstone
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Soapstone
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Soapstone
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Soapstone
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Soapstone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Soapstone
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Soapstone
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Soapstone
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Soapstone
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Soapstone
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Soapstone
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Soapstone
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Soapstone reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Soapstone
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Soapstone
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Black grey
Soapstone
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Piazza
Soapstone
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Soapstone
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Soapstone
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Soapstone reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Soapstone
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Soapstone reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Soapstone
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Soapstone
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Soapstone
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Soapstone
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Soapstone
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Soapstone is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Soapstone
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Soapstone reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Soapstone
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Soapstone reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Soapstone
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Soapstone
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Soapstone reads slightly lighter

Paper
Soapstone
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Soapstone
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Soapstone is the lighter choice