Royal Plum vs RAL 530-6
Where Royal Plum belongs to PPG's range, RAL 530-6 is a RAL Effect color. Royal Plum reads as pink-purple, while RAL 530-6 reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (7 vs 5), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 11.8, 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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Royal Plum vs RAL 530-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Plum on one side and RAL 530-6 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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