Bordeaux vs RAL 340-4
Bordeaux is a PPG color while RAL 340-4 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Bordeaux belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 340-4 to the pink family. With LRVs of 7 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 6.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Bordeaux vs RAL 340-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bordeaux on one side and RAL 340-4 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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