Auburn Embers vs RAL 530-1
Where Auburn Embers belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 530-1 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Auburn Embers (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 530-1 (LRV 11), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Auburn Embers vs RAL 530-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Auburn Embers and RAL 530-1 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. Auburn Embers reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Auburn Embers vs RAL 530-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Auburn Embers on one side and RAL 530-1 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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