RAL 240-5 vs Java
Where RAL 240-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Java is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, RAL 240-5 belongs to the green-yellow family and Java to the grey family. Java (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 240-5 (LRV 13), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 240-5 vs Java Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 240-5 on one side and Java 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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