Black brown vs RAL 110-2
Where Black brown belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 110-2 is a RAL Effect color. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Black brown (LRV 5), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 80.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Black brown vs RAL 110-2 Color Comparison
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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Black brown vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces
Seeing Black brown and RAL 110-2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types 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. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Black brown.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Black brown.
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Plan Home visualization
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