RAL 290-M vs Cut The Mustard
RAL 290-M is a RAL Effect color while Cut The Mustard comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 24 and 26, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 290-M vs Cut The Mustard Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 290-M on one side and Cut The Mustard 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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