Milky Way vs RAL 140-5
Where Milky Way belongs to Jotun's range, RAL 140-5 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. RAL 140-5 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Milky Way (LRV 74), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Milky Way vs RAL 140-5 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Milky Way and RAL 140-5 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 140-5 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Milky Way vs RAL 140-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Milky Way on one side and RAL 140-5 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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