Pastel yellow vs RAL 180-1
Where Pastel yellow belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Pastel yellow (LRV 44), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 62.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Pastel 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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Pastel yellow vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
Seeing Pastel 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.
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Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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