Pigeon blue vs RAL 610-2
Where Pigeon blue belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 610-2 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Pigeon blue (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 610-2 (LRV 18), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pigeon blue vs RAL 610-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Pigeon blue and RAL 610-2 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.
House
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. Pigeon blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Pigeon blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Pigeon blue vs RAL 610-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pigeon blue on one side and RAL 610-2 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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