Gardenia vs RAL 110-2
Gardenia (Dulux) and RAL 110-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Gardenia reads as beige, while RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 83 for Gardenia vs 72 for RAL 110-2 — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gardenia vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Gardenia and RAL 110-2 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Gardenia reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 110-2.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Gardenia returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Gardenia vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gardenia on one side and RAL 110-2 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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