RAL 110-2 vs Rice Grain
Where RAL 110-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Rice Grain is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey, while Rice Grain reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Rice Grain (LRV 64), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 110-2 vs Rice Grain in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. RAL 110-2 and Rice Grain 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rice Grain would.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rice Grain.
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. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rice Grain.
Color Details
RAL 110-2 vs Rice Grain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-2 on one side and Rice Grain 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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