RAL 260-1 vs Timid Absinthe

RAL 260-1RAL EffectvsTimid AbsintheValsparΔE 8.5Noticeable difference

RAL 260-1 is a RAL Effect color while Timid Absinthe comes from Valspar. RAL 260-1 reads as beige-yellow, while Timid Absinthe reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 79 vs 72, RAL 260-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

RAL 260-1
RAL Effect · RAL 260-1
Hex#F3E9B4
LRV79.0
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 260-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Timid Absinthe
Valspar · 6003-5B
Hex#dbe0b4
LRV71.7
BrandValspar
Number6003-5B
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

RAL 260-1 vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 260-1 on one side and Timid Absinthe 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 260-1 comparisons

See how RAL 260-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 260-1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
RAL 260-1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

RAL 260-1 reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
RAL 260-1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 260-1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 260-1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 260-1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 260-1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

RAL 260-1 reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 260-1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

RAL 260-1 reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 260-1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

French Gray
RAL 260-1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Naval
RAL 260-1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 260-1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 260-1 reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 260-1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 260-1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Pure White
RAL 260-1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
RAL 260-1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 260-1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

RAL 260-1 reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
RAL 260-1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

RAL 260-1 reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
RAL 260-1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
RAL 260-1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 260-1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

RAL 260-1 reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
RAL 260-1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Calamine
RAL 260-1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

RAL 260-1 reads slightly lighter

Treron
RAL 260-1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 260-1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 260-1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 260-1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 260-1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 260-1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 260-1 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
RAL 260-1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

RAL 260-1 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 260-1 vs Timid Absinthe Paint Color Comparison