RAL 130-3 vs Timid Absinthe
RAL 130-3 is a RAL Effect color while Timid Absinthe comes from Valspar. RAL 130-3 reads as beige-yellow, while Timid Absinthe reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 72, RAL 130-3 will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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RAL 130-3 vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 130-3 on one side and Timid Absinthe 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.
More RAL 130-3 comparisons
See how RAL 130-3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
With LRVs of 83 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 83 vs 52, RAL 130-3 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 30, RAL 130-3 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 60, RAL 130-3 is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 43, RAL 130-3 is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
RAL 130-3 reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 31, RAL 130-3 is decisively the brighter choice.