Balance vs RAL 120-M
Where Balance belongs to Jotun's range, RAL 120-M is a RAL Effect color. Balance reads as green-grey, while RAL 120-M reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 120-M (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Balance (LRV 19), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balance vs RAL 120-M in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Balance and RAL 120-M 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 120-M gives the walls a little more lift.
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 120-M reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 120-M reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Balance vs RAL 120-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balance on one side and RAL 120-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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