Steel blue vs Humble Yellow

RAL Classic
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Jotun

Steel blue (RAL Classic) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. The 51-point LRV gap — 57 for Humble Yellow vs 5 for Steel blue — means Humble Yellow will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 69.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Steel blue vs Humble Yellow Color Comparison

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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 69.0Very different colors

Color Details

Steel blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5011
Hex#1A2B3C
LRV5.4
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5011
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Steel blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
View Humble Yellow

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