Carolina Green vs RAL 220-5
Where Carolina Green belongs to PPG's range, RAL 220-5 is a RAL Effect color. Carolina Green (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 220-5 (LRV 12), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Carolina Green vs RAL 220-5 Color Comparison
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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