Light green vs RAL 720-3
Light green is a RAL Classic color while RAL 720-3 comes from RAL Effect. Light green reads as blue-green, while RAL 720-3 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 44, RAL 720-3 will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.9, 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.
Light green vs RAL 720-3 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Light green and RAL 720-3 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 — RAL 720-3 gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 720-3 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Light green vs RAL 720-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light green on one side and RAL 720-3 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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