RAL 280-5 vs Brittlebush
Where RAL 280-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Brittlebush is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Brittlebush (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 280-5 (LRV 39), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.3 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 280-5 vs Brittlebush in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 280-5 and Brittlebush 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 Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Brittlebush reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 280-5.
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RAL 280-5 vs Brittlebush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 280-5 on one side and Brittlebush 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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