Dimpse vs RAL 110-2

DimpseFarrow & BallvsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 2.0Subtle difference

Dimpse is a Farrow & Ball color while RAL 110-2 comes from RAL Effect. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 72 vs 68, RAL 110-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Dimpse vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Dimpse and RAL 110-2 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 110-2 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

DimpseFarrow and Ball Dimpse cozy living room

@alexschuchardstudio

RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 110-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

DimpseFarrow and Ball Dimpse bedroom inspiration

@nancypolman

RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 bedroom

@visualization

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 110-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

DimpseFarrow and Ball Dimpse kitchen island paint

@acorn_to_oak_2

RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 kitchen painted backsplash

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 110-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

DimpseFarrow and Ball Dimpse bathroom picture

@under_the_gable

RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 bathroom

@visualization

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 110-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

DimpseDimpse kitchen cabinets

@trendywalls

RAL 110-2RAL Effect 110-2 kitchen cabinets

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Color Details

Dimpse
Farrow & Ball · 277
Hex#d9d8d2
LRV68.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number277
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Dimpse vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dimpse on one side and RAL 110-2 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Dimpse comparisons

See how Dimpse stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dimpse
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Dimpse
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Dimpse
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dimpse
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Dimpse reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dimpse
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Dimpse
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Dimpse reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dimpse
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Dimpse reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Dimpse
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dimpse
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Dimpse reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Dimpse
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Dimpse
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dimpse
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Dimpse
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dimpse
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Black grey
Dimpse
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dimpse
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Dimpse reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Dimpse
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Dimpse reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Dimpse
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Senses
Dimpse
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Dimpse
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dimpse
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Dimpse reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Dimpse
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Dimpse
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Dimpse
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dimpse is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dimpse
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Dimpse reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Dimpse
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dimpse is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Dimpse
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

RAL 180-1
Dimpse
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Dimpse reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Dimpse
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Dimpse
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dimpse is the lighter choice