RAL 140-M vs Roycroft Suede
RAL 140-M is a RAL Effect color while Roycroft Suede comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 35 vs 31, RAL 140-M will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 140-M vs Roycroft Suede in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 140-M and Roycroft Suede 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 140-M gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 140-M vs Roycroft Suede Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 140-M on one side and Roycroft Suede 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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