Narrow Lane vs RAL 850-2
Narrow Lane is a Dulux color while RAL 850-2 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Narrow Lane belongs to the greige-grey family and RAL 850-2 to the grey family. At LRV 44 vs 41, RAL 850-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Narrow Lane vs RAL 850-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Narrow Lane and RAL 850-2 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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Narrow Lane vs RAL 850-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Narrow Lane on one side and RAL 850-2 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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