Beige vs Steel blue

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Both from RAL Classic's palette. Beige (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Steel blue (LRV 5), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 69.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Beige vs Steel blue Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 69.7Very different colors

Color Details

Beige
RAL Classic · RAL 1001
Hex#D0B084
LRV48.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 1001
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Beige
Steel blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5011
Hex#1A2B3C
LRV5.4
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5011
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Steel blue

Beige vs Steel blue in Real Spaces

Seeing Beige and Steel blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

House

Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Beige reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Steel blue.

Beige
RAL 1001 house exterior paint

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Steel blue
RAL 5011 garage door paint review

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Beige
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Beige
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Beige
Teton Blue

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Beige
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Beige
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