Rural vs RAL 140-M
Rural (Jotun) and RAL 140-M (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 35 for RAL 140-M vs 32 for Rural — means RAL 140-M will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rural vs RAL 140-M in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Rural and RAL 140-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.
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Rural vs RAL 140-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rural on one side and RAL 140-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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