Lagoon Falls vs RAL 730-1
Where Lagoon Falls belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 730-1 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Lagoon Falls (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 730-1 (LRV 73), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 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.
Lagoon Falls vs RAL 730-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Lagoon Falls and RAL 730-1 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.
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 Lagoon Falls will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 730-1 would.
Color Details
Lagoon Falls vs RAL 730-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lagoon Falls on one side and RAL 730-1 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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At LRV 83 vs 43, Lagoon Falls is decisively the brighter choice.
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