RAL 140-1 vs RAL 310-2
RAL 140-1 and RAL 310-2 come from the same RAL Effect collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 11-point LRV gap — 70 for RAL 140-1 vs 59 for RAL 310-2 — means RAL 140-1 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 140-1 vs RAL 310-2 in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. RAL 140-1 and RAL 310-2 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. RAL 140-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 310-2.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 140-1 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 140-1 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. RAL 140-1 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
RAL 140-1 vs RAL 310-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 140-1 on one side and RAL 310-2 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 140-1 comparisons
See how RAL 140-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 70, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 140-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.
RAL 140-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
RAL 140-1 reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 70 vs 58, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 27, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 140-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 55, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 44, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 70), opening up a space where RAL 140-1 encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (70 vs 66) makes RAL 140-1 the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (74 vs 70) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 70 vs 12, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 8, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 70 vs 12, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 45, RAL 140-1 is decisively the brighter choice.
RAL 140-1 reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.