James vs RAL 110-2
James (Little Greene) and RAL 110-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. James reads as blue-grey, while RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 42-point LRV gap — 72 for RAL 110-2 vs 30 for James — means RAL 110-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 29.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
James vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing James and RAL 110-2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than James.
Color Details
James vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James on one side and RAL 110-2 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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