Rangwali vs RAL 520-M
Where Rangwali belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 520-M is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Rangwali belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 520-M to the pink family. Rangwali (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 520-M (LRV 17), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 20.7, 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.
Rangwali vs RAL 520-M in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Rangwali and RAL 520-M in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Rangwali reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 520-M.
Color Details
Rangwali vs RAL 520-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rangwali on one side and RAL 520-M 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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