RAL 230-5 vs Naval
Where RAL 230-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Naval is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 230-5 reads as green, while Naval reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 230-5 (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Naval (LRV 4), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 45.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 230-5 vs Naval in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 230-5 and Naval in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. RAL 230-5 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 230-5 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. RAL 230-5 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
RAL 230-5 vs Naval Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 230-5 on one side and Naval 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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