Cleanroom white vs RAL 210-2

Cleanroom whiteRAL ClassicvsRAL 210-2RAL EffectΔE 4.6Noticeable difference

Cleanroom white (RAL Classic) and RAL 210-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cleanroom white belongs to the beige-white family and RAL 210-2 to the beige-yellow family. The 10-point LRV gap — 89 for Cleanroom white vs 79 for RAL 210-2 — means Cleanroom white will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Cleanroom white vs RAL 210-2 in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Cleanroom white and RAL 210-2 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Cleanroom white returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Cleanroom white returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Cleanroom white returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Color Details

Cleanroom white
RAL Classic · RAL 9012
Hex#F8F2E1
LRV88.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 9012
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
RAL 210-2
RAL Effect · RAL 210-2
Hex#ECE7D2
LRV79.1
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 210-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Cleanroom white vs RAL 210-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cleanroom white on one side and RAL 210-2 on the other.

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.

More Cleanroom white comparisons

See how Cleanroom white stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cleanroom white
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Cleanroom white reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Cleanroom white
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Cleanroom white reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Cleanroom white
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Cleanroom white
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Cleanroom white
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Cleanroom white
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Cleanroom white
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Cleanroom white
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cleanroom white
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

French Gray
Cleanroom white
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Naval
Cleanroom white
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Cleanroom white
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Bancha
Cleanroom white
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Cleanroom white
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Pure White
Cleanroom white
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Cleanroom white reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Cleanroom white
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cleanroom white
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Cleanroom white reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Cleanroom white
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Cleanroom white reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Cleanroom white
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Cleanroom white reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Cleanroom white
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Cleanroom white
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Cleanroom white reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Cleanroom white
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Calamine
Cleanroom white
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Cleanroom white reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Cleanroom white
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cleanroom white
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Cleanroom white
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Cleanroom white
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Cleanroom white
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Cleanroom white
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Cleanroom white
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Cleanroom white is the lighter choice