Pale Taupe vs RAL 110-1
Where Pale Taupe belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Pale Taupe belongs to the greige-grey family and RAL 110-1 to the white family. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Pale Taupe (LRV 63), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pale Taupe vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Pale Taupe and RAL 110-1 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pale Taupe.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pale Taupe.
Color Details
Pale Taupe vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Taupe on one side and RAL 110-1 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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