Melon yellow vs RAL 180-1
Melon yellow is a RAL Classic color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. With LRVs of 48 and 49, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 90.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Melon yellow vs RAL 180-1 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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Melon yellow vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
Seeing Melon yellow and RAL 180-1 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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