Paddle Wheel vs RAL 770-3
Where Paddle Wheel belongs to PPG's range, RAL 770-3 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (17 vs 17), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 10.1, 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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Paddle Wheel vs RAL 770-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paddle Wheel on one side and RAL 770-3 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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