Marigold vs RAL orange
Where Marigold belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL orange is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Marigold belongs to the beige family and RAL orange to the beige-pink family. Marigold (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than RAL orange (LRV 21), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 26.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Marigold vs RAL orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marigold on one side and RAL orange 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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