Tidal vs RAL 620-3
Where Tidal belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 620-3 is a RAL Effect color. Tidal reads as blue-grey, while RAL 620-3 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (18 vs 20), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.3 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.
Tidal vs RAL 620-3 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Tidal and RAL 620-3 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Tidal vs RAL 620-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tidal on one side and RAL 620-3 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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