Nut brown vs S 8000-N

RAL Classic
·
NCS

Where Nut brown belongs to RAL Classic's range, S 8000-N is a NCS color. Nut brown (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than S 8000-N (LRV 5), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 20.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Nut brown vs S 8000-N Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 20.2Distinct difference

Color Details

Nut brown
RAL Classic · RAL 8011
Hex#5A3827
LRV8.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 8011
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Nut brown
S 8000-N
NCS · S 8000-N
Hex#403f3d
LRV5.0
BrandNCS
NumberS 8000-N
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View S 8000-N

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