RAL 240-2 vs Lime Rickey
Where RAL 240-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Lime Rickey is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 240-2 reads as beige-yellow, while Lime Rickey reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lime Rickey (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 240-2 (LRV 38), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 240-2 vs Lime Rickey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 240-2 and Lime Rickey 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.
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. Lime Rickey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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RAL 240-2 vs Lime Rickey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 240-2 on one side and Lime Rickey 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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