Pastel blue vs RAL 620-2
Pastel blue (RAL Classic) and RAL 620-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 29 for Pastel blue vs 24 for RAL 620-2 — means Pastel blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 0.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pastel blue vs RAL 620-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pastel blue and RAL 620-2 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
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Pastel blue has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Pastel blue vs RAL 620-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pastel blue on one side and RAL 620-2 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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