Melon yellow vs RAL 380-2
Where Melon yellow belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 380-2 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Melon yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and RAL 380-2 to the beige family. Melon yellow (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 380-2 (LRV 36), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Melon yellow vs RAL 380-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Melon yellow and RAL 380-2 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Melon yellow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 380-2.
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Melon yellow vs RAL 380-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Melon yellow on one side and RAL 380-2 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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