Calke Green vs RAL 220-4
Where Calke Green belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 220-4 is a RAL Effect color. Calke Green reads as green-grey, while RAL 220-4 reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calke Green (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 220-4 (LRV 10), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Calke Green vs RAL 220-4 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Calke Green and RAL 220-4 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Calke Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 220-4.
Color Details
Calke Green vs RAL 220-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calke Green on one side and RAL 220-4 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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