Chinese Lantern vs RAL 390-1
Where Chinese Lantern belongs to PPG's range, RAL 390-1 is a RAL Effect color. Chinese Lantern reads as beige, while RAL 390-1 reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Chinese Lantern (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 390-1 (LRV 29), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.3, 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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Chinese Lantern vs RAL 390-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chinese Lantern on one side and RAL 390-1 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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