Ruby Fountain 2 vs RAL 440-M
Where Ruby Fountain 2 belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 440-M is a RAL Effect color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Ruby Fountain 2 (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 440-M (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ruby Fountain 2 vs RAL 440-M in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ruby Fountain 2 and RAL 440-M 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. At this scale the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side, as shown here, to reliably tell them apart.
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Ruby Fountain 2 vs RAL 440-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ruby Fountain 2 on one side and RAL 440-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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