RAL 310-2 vs Playa
RAL 310-2 (RAL Effect) and Playa (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 59 for RAL 310-2 vs 52 for Playa — means RAL 310-2 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 310-2 vs Playa Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 310-2 on one side and Playa 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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With LRVs of 60 and 59, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 59 vs 27, RAL 310-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 4-point LRV gap (59 vs 55) makes RAL 310-2 the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 59 vs 44, RAL 310-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 7-point LRV gap (66 vs 59) makes Balboa Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 59 vs 12, RAL 310-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 8, RAL 310-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (68 vs 59) makes Skimming Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 59 vs 45, RAL 310-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
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