Sun Dust 2 vs RAL 280-6
Sun Dust 2 is a Dulux color while RAL 280-6 comes from RAL Effect. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 49 vs 34, Sun Dust 2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 10.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sun Dust 2 vs RAL 280-6 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Sun Dust 2 and RAL 280-6 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Sun Dust 2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 280-6 would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Sun Dust 2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 280-6 would.
Color Details
Sun Dust 2 vs RAL 280-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sun Dust 2 on one side and RAL 280-6 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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