Carys vs RAL 260-2
Where Carys belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 260-2 is a RAL Effect color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Carys (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 260-2 (LRV 72), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.3 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.
Carys vs RAL 260-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Carys and RAL 260-2 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.
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. Carys reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Carys vs RAL 260-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carys on one side and RAL 260-2 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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