Violet Jewel vs RAL 160-2
Where Violet Jewel belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 160-2 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Violet Jewel belongs to the grey-purple family and RAL 160-2 to the white family. RAL 160-2 (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Violet Jewel (LRV 74), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, 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.
Violet Jewel vs RAL 160-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Violet Jewel and RAL 160-2 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.
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 160-2 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Violet Jewel vs RAL 160-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violet Jewel on one side and RAL 160-2 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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