RAL 250-2 vs RAL 260-2

RAL 250-2RAL EffectvsRAL 260-2RAL EffectΔE 7.2Noticeable difference

RAL 250-2 and RAL 260-2 come from the same RAL Effect collection. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 6-point LRV gap — 72 for RAL 260-2 vs 66 for RAL 250-2 — means RAL 260-2 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 250-2 vs RAL 260-2 in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. RAL 250-2 and RAL 260-2 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.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 260-2 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 250-2RAL Effect 250-2 kitchen painted backsplash

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RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 kitchen interior

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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 260-2 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 250-2RAL Effect 250-2 bathroom

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RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 bathroom

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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 260-2 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 250-2RAL Effect 250-2 victorian house interior

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RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 victorian house interior

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 260-2 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 250-2RAL Effect 250-2 kitchen cabinets

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RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 kitchen cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 250-2
RAL Effect · RAL 250-2
Hex#E8DE6F
LRV66.0
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 250-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
RAL 260-2
RAL Effect · RAL 260-2
Hex#F1E483
LRV72.1
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 260-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

RAL 250-2 vs RAL 260-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 250-2 on one side and RAL 260-2 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 250-2 comparisons

See how RAL 250-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 250-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
RAL 250-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
RAL 250-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 250-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 250-2 reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 250-2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 250-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 250-2 reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 250-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

RAL 250-2 reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 250-2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

RAL 250-2 reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 250-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

French Gray
RAL 250-2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

RAL 250-2 reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 250-2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 250-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 250-2 reads slightly lighter

Bancha
RAL 250-2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 250-2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

RAL 250-2 reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 250-2
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
RAL 250-2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 250-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Shoji White
RAL 250-2
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
RAL 250-2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
RAL 250-2
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 250-2
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Dix Blue
RAL 250-2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

RAL 250-2 reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
RAL 250-2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
RAL 250-2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 250-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 250-2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

RAL 250-2 reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
RAL 250-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 250-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 250-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 250-2 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
RAL 250-2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

RAL 250-2 reads slightly lighter