Dahlia yellow vs RAL 380-1
Dahlia yellow is a RAL Classic color while RAL 380-1 comes from RAL Effect. Dahlia yellow reads as beige-yellow, while RAL 380-1 reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 45 vs 41, Dahlia yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dahlia yellow vs RAL 380-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dahlia yellow and RAL 380-1 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dahlia yellow gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dahlia yellow gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Dahlia yellow vs RAL 380-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dahlia yellow on one side and RAL 380-1 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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