Luminous orange vs Obstinate Orange
Where Luminous orange belongs to RAL Classic's range, Obstinate Orange is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Luminous orange belongs to the beige-pink family and Obstinate Orange to the pink-red family. Luminous orange (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Obstinate Orange (LRV 21), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 25.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Luminous orange vs Obstinate Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Luminous orange on one side and Obstinate Orange 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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