S 5040-R vs RAL 550-6
Where S 5040-R belongs to NCS's range, RAL 550-6 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, S 5040-R belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 550-6 to the pink family. RAL 550-6 (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-R (LRV 6), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 21.6, 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 5040-R vs RAL 550-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5040-R on one side and RAL 550-6 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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