Heart Wood vs RAL 550-M
Heart Wood is a Dulux color while RAL 550-M comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Heart Wood belongs to the grey family and RAL 550-M to the pink family. With LRVs of 28 and 29, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 7.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Heart Wood vs RAL 550-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heart Wood on one side and RAL 550-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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