RAL 310-4 vs Pinch of Clove

RAL 310-4RAL EffectvsPinch of CloveValsparΔE 12.1Distinct difference

RAL 310-4 is a RAL Effect color while Pinch of Clove comes from Valspar. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 34 vs 31, RAL 310-4 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 12.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 310-4 vs Pinch of Clove in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing RAL 310-4 and Pinch of Clove in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 310-4 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Color Details

RAL 310-4
RAL Effect · RAL 310-4
Hex#D09355
LRV34.4
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 310-4
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Pinch of Clove
Valspar · P082
Hex#ce865f
LRV31.1
BrandValspar
NumberP082
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

RAL 310-4 vs Pinch of Clove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 310-4 on one side and Pinch of Clove on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More RAL 310-4 comparisons

See how RAL 310-4 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 310-4
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 310-4
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 310-4
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 310-4 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 310-4
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 310-4
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 310-4 reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
RAL 310-4
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 310-4
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 310-4
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 310-4
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 310-4 reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 310-4
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
RAL 310-4
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 310-4 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 310-4
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 310-4
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 310-4 reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 310-4
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
RAL 310-4
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 310-4
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 310-4 reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 310-4
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 310-4
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 310-4
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 310-4
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 310-4 reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 310-4
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 310-4
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
RAL 310-4
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 310-4
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 310-4 reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 310-4
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 310-4 reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 310-4
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
RAL 310-4
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 310-4 reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 310-4
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 310-4 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 310-4
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 310-4 reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 310-4
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter