Dark Green Velvet vs RAL 840-5
Dark Green Velvet is a PPG color while RAL 840-5 comes from RAL Effect. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 11 vs 8, RAL 840-5 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.2, 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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Dark Green Velvet vs RAL 840-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Green Velvet on one side and RAL 840-5 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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