RAL 290-5 vs Brittlebush
RAL 290-5 is a RAL Effect color while Brittlebush comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 48 vs 45, Brittlebush will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 290-5 vs Brittlebush in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 290-5 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
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Brittlebush gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 290-5 vs Brittlebush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 290-5 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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