Parakeet Pete vs RAL 190-M
Where Parakeet Pete belongs to PPG's range, RAL 190-M is a RAL Effect color. Parakeet Pete reads as blue-green, while RAL 190-M reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (40 vs 40), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Parakeet Pete vs RAL 190-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Parakeet Pete on one side and RAL 190-M 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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