S 5040-R vs RAL 530-5
S 5040-R is a NCS color while RAL 530-5 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, S 5040-R belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 530-5 to the pink family. With LRVs of 6 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 12.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 5040-R vs RAL 530-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5040-R on one side and RAL 530-5 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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