RAL 140-M vs Tawny Tan
RAL 140-M (RAL Effect) and Tawny Tan (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 140-M belongs to the beige-greige family and Tawny Tan to the beige family. The 12-point LRV gap — 47 for Tawny Tan vs 35 for RAL 140-M — means Tawny Tan will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 140-M vs Tawny Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 140-M on one side and Tawny Tan 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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