Hellebore vs RAL 110-1
Where Hellebore belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hellebore reads as pink, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Hellebore (LRV 42), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 25.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hellebore vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Hellebore and RAL 110-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hellebore.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hellebore.
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. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hellebore.
Color Details
Hellebore vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hellebore on one side and RAL 110-1 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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