Venetian Crystal 2 vs RAL 650-4
Where Venetian Crystal 2 belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 650-4 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Venetian Crystal 2 (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 650-4 (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 0.4, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Venetian Crystal 2 vs RAL 650-4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Venetian Crystal 2 and RAL 650-4 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. Venetian Crystal 2 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Venetian Crystal 2 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Venetian Crystal 2 vs RAL 650-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Venetian Crystal 2 on one side and RAL 650-4 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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