Purbeck Stone vs RAL 230-5
Where Purbeck Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 230-5 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Purbeck Stone belongs to the greige-grey family and RAL 230-5 to the green family. Purbeck Stone (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 230-5 (LRV 9), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.3, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Purbeck Stone vs RAL 230-5 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Purbeck Stone and RAL 230-5 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. Purbeck Stone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 230-5.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Purbeck Stone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 230-5.
Color Details
Purbeck Stone vs RAL 230-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and RAL 230-5 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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