S 3030-Y30R vs RAL 260-2
Where S 3030-Y30R belongs to NCS's range, RAL 260-2 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, S 3030-Y30R belongs to the beige family and RAL 260-2 to the beige-yellow family. RAL 260-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.5, 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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S 3030-Y30R vs RAL 260-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3030-Y30R 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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