RAL 340-2 vs Lilac Gray

RAL 340-2RAL EffectvsLilac GrayValsparΔE 5.9Noticeable difference

RAL 340-2 is a RAL Effect color while Lilac Gray comes from Valspar. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 30 vs 25, RAL 340-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.9, 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 340-2 vs Lilac Gray in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. RAL 340-2 and Lilac Gray 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.

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 340-2 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 340-2
RAL Effect · RAL 340-2
Hex#A48C92
LRV29.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 340-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Lilac Gray
Valspar · 1003-9C
Hex#988583
LRV25.1
BrandValspar
Number1003-9C
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

RAL 340-2 vs Lilac Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 340-2 on one side and Lilac Gray 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 340-2 comparisons

See how RAL 340-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 340-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 340-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 340-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 340-2 reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 340-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 340-2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
RAL 340-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 340-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 340-2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 340-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
RAL 340-2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 340-2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 340-2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 340-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
RAL 340-2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 340-2 reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 340-2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 340-2
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 340-2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 340-2 reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 340-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 340-2
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 340-2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 340-2
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 340-2 reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 340-2
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 340-2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
RAL 340-2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 340-2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 340-2 reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 340-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 340-2 reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 340-2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
RAL 340-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
RAL 340-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 340-2 reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
RAL 340-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 340-2 reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 340-2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice