Waffle vs RAL 140-M
Where Waffle belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, RAL 140-M is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Waffle belongs to the beige family and RAL 140-M to the beige-greige family. Waffle (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 140-M (LRV 35), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.6 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.
Waffle vs RAL 140-M in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Waffle and RAL 140-M 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. Waffle reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Waffle vs RAL 140-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Waffle on one side and RAL 140-M 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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