Steel Me vs RAL 840-2
Where Steel Me belongs to PPG's range, RAL 840-2 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Steel Me belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 840-2 to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (68 vs 66), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Steel Me vs RAL 840-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steel Me on one side and RAL 840-2 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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