Acorn vs RAL 130-3
Where Acorn belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 130-3 is a RAL Effect color. Acorn reads as yellow, while RAL 130-3 reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 130-3 (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Acorn (LRV 75), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Acorn vs RAL 130-3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Acorn and RAL 130-3 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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Acorn vs RAL 130-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Acorn on one side and RAL 130-3 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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