Cherry Plum vs RAL 490-6
Cherry Plum (Dulux) and RAL 490-6 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 10-point LRV gap — 43 for RAL 490-6 vs 33 for Cherry Plum — means RAL 490-6 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cherry Plum vs RAL 490-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Plum on one side and RAL 490-6 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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