Lemon Tropics vs RAL 240-1
Where Lemon Tropics belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 240-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Lemon Tropics belongs to the beige family and RAL 240-1 to the beige-yellow family. Lemon Tropics (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 240-1 (LRV 63), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.1 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.
Lemon Tropics vs RAL 240-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Lemon Tropics and RAL 240-1 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.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Lemon Tropics reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 240-1.
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Lemon Tropics vs RAL 240-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Tropics on one side and RAL 240-1 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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