Cherished Gold vs RAL 320-2
Where Cherished Gold belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 320-2 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Cherished Gold (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 320-2 (LRV 25), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.7 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.
Cherished Gold vs RAL 320-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Cherished Gold and RAL 320-2 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Cherished Gold will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 320-2 would.
Color Details
Cherished Gold vs RAL 320-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherished Gold on one side and RAL 320-2 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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