Olive yellow vs Pigeon blue
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Hue-wise, Olive yellow belongs to the beige-greige family and Pigeon blue to the blue family. Olive yellow (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Pigeon blue (LRV 22), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.2, 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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Olive yellow vs Pigeon blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olive yellow on one side and Pigeon blue 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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