RAL 150-4 vs Gravity

RAL 150-4RAL EffectvsGravityValsparΔE 17.8Distinct difference

RAL 150-4 (RAL Effect) and Gravity (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. RAL 150-4 reads as beige, while Gravity reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 81 for RAL 150-4 vs 56 for Gravity — means RAL 150-4 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 150-4 vs Gravity in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 150-4 and Gravity in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

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 150-4 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Gravity.

RAL 150-4RAL Effect 150-4 living room interior

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GravityValspar Gravity living room interior

@eclectic.jamie

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 150-4 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 150-4RAL Effect 150-4 bedroom

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GravityValspar Gravity bedroom paint

@lizardswildride

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 150-4 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 150-4RAL Effect 150-4 kitchen painted backsplash

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GravityValspar Gravity kitchen color

@bellasarmypainting

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 150-4 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 150-4RAL Effect 150-4 bathroom

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GravityValspar Gravity bathroom paint review

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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 150-4 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 150-4RAL Effect 150-4 victorian house interior

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GravityValspar Gravity house exterior color

@andersonpainting

Color Details

RAL 150-4
RAL Effect · RAL 150-4
Hex#FBE3D4
LRV81.0
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 150-4
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Gravity
Valspar · 4005-1B
Hex#c3c6c7
LRV56.3
BrandValspar
Number4005-1B
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

RAL 150-4 vs Gravity Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 150-4 on one side and Gravity on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 150-4 comparisons

See how RAL 150-4 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 150-4
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
RAL 150-4
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

RAL 150-4 reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
RAL 150-4
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 150-4
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 150-4
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 150-4
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 150-4
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

RAL 150-4 reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 150-4
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 150-4
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 150-4
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

RAL 150-4 reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 150-4
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 150-4
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 150-4
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 150-4
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Black grey
RAL 150-4
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Piazza
RAL 150-4
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

RAL 150-4 reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
RAL 150-4
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

RAL 150-4 reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
RAL 150-4
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Senses
RAL 150-4
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
RAL 150-4
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
RAL 150-4
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
RAL 150-4
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
RAL 150-4
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
RAL 150-4
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
RAL 150-4
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
RAL 150-4
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
RAL 150-4
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 150-4 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
RAL 150-4
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
RAL 150-4
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
RAL 150-4
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

RAL 150-4 is the lighter choice