RAL 280-3 vs RAL 280-4
Both are RAL Effect colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 53 vs 44, RAL 280-3 will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 280-3 vs RAL 280-4 in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. RAL 280-3 and RAL 280-4 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 280-3 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 280-4 would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 280-3 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 280-4 would.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 280-3 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 280-4 would.
Color Details
RAL 280-3 vs RAL 280-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 280-3 on one side and RAL 280-4 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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