Fallingwater Red vs RAL 340-3
Fallingwater Red (PPG) and RAL 340-3 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Fallingwater Red belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 340-3 to the pink family. The 4-point LRV gap — 12 for RAL 340-3 vs 8 for Fallingwater Red — means RAL 340-3 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Fallingwater Red vs RAL 340-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fallingwater Red on one side and RAL 340-3 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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