Pure orange vs Pastel orange

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Pure orange and Pastel orange come from the same RAL Classic collection. The 10-point LRV gap — 35 for Pastel orange vs 25 for Pure orange — means Pastel orange will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 13.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Pure orange vs Pastel orange Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 13.7Distinct difference

Color Details

Pure orange
RAL Classic · RAL 2004
Hex#E25304
LRV24.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 2004
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Pastel orange
RAL Classic · RAL 2003
Hex#F67829
LRV34.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 2003
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Pastel orange

Pure orange vs Pastel orange in Real Spaces

Seeing Pure orange and Pastel orange 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.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Pastel orange returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Pure orange
RAL 2004 kitchen interior

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Pastel orange
Pastel orange RAL 2003 kitchen backsplash

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