Vanilla Tan vs RAL 840-1
Where Vanilla Tan belongs to PPG's range, RAL 840-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Vanilla Tan belongs to the beige family and RAL 840-1 to the beige-greige family. Vanilla Tan (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 840-1 (LRV 77), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.8, 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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Vanilla Tan vs RAL 840-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vanilla Tan on one side and RAL 840-1 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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