Red orange vs Ultramarine blue
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Hue-wise, Red orange belongs to the beige-pink family and Ultramarine blue to the blue family. Red orange (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Ultramarine blue (LRV 7), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 97.3, 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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Red orange vs Ultramarine blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red orange on one side and Ultramarine 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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