RAL 220-5 vs Kilkenny
RAL 220-5 is a RAL Effect color while Kilkenny comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. At LRV 19 vs 12, Kilkenny will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 220-5 vs Kilkenny in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 220-5 and Kilkenny 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Kilkenny gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 220-5 vs Kilkenny Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 220-5 on one side and Kilkenny 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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