Light ivory vs Distant blue
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Light ivory (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Distant blue (LRV 16), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 58.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Light ivory vs Distant blue 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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Light ivory vs Distant blue in Real Spaces
Seeing Light ivory and Distant 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.
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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. Light ivory reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Distant blue.
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