Antique pink vs RAL 480-5
Where Antique pink belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 480-5 is a RAL Effect color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. RAL 480-5 (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Antique pink (LRV 28), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Antique pink vs RAL 480-5 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Antique pink and RAL 480-5 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 480-5 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Antique pink.
Color Details
Antique pink vs RAL 480-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique pink on one side and RAL 480-5 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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