Paraffin vs RAL 840-1

PPG
·
RAL Effect

Paraffin (PPG) and RAL 840-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 75 vs 77 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room.

Paraffin vs RAL 840-1 Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 1.2Subtle difference

Color Details

Paraffin
PPG · PPG14-31
Hex#e5e1d8
LRV75.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG14-31
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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RAL 840-1
RAL Effect · RAL 840-1
Hex#E7E3D8
LRV76.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 840-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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