RAL 350-3 vs Gravity

RAL 350-3RAL EffectvsGravityValsparΔE 61.4Very different colors

RAL 350-3 is a RAL Effect color while Gravity comes from Valspar. RAL 350-3 reads as pink-red, while Gravity reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 56 vs 12, Gravity will read as the brighter of the two — a 44-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 61.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 350-3 vs Gravity in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 350-3 and Gravity 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. Gravity returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 350-3RAL Effect 350-3 living room interior

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GravityValspar Gravity living room interior

@eclectic.jamie

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Gravity will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 350-3 would.

RAL 350-3RAL Effect 350-3 bedroom

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GravityValspar Gravity bedroom paint

@lizardswildride

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Gravity will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 350-3 would.

RAL 350-3RAL Effect 350-3 kitchen painted backsplash

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GravityValspar Gravity kitchen color

@bellasarmypainting

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Gravity will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 350-3 would.

RAL 350-3RAL Effect 350-3 bathroom

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GravityValspar Gravity bathroom paint review

@certifiedpainting

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Gravity will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 350-3 would.

RAL 350-3RAL Effect 350-3 victorian house interior

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GravityValspar Gravity house exterior color

@andersonpainting

Color Details

RAL 350-3
RAL Effect · RAL 350-3
Hex#A24733
LRV11.8
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 350-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Gravity
Valspar · 4005-1B
Hex#c3c6c7
LRV56.3
BrandValspar
Number4005-1B
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

RAL 350-3 vs Gravity Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 350-3 on one side and Gravity 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 350-3 comparisons

See how RAL 350-3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 350-3
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 350-3
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 350-3
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 350-3 reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 350-3
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 350-3
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 350-3
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 350-3
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 350-3
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 350-3
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 350-3
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 350-3
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
RAL 350-3
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 350-3
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 350-3 reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
RAL 350-3
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
RAL 350-3
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 350-3 reads slightly lighter

Piazza
RAL 350-3
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
RAL 350-3
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
RAL 350-3
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
RAL 350-3
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
RAL 350-3
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 350-3 reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
RAL 350-3
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
RAL 350-3
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
RAL 350-3
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
RAL 350-3
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 350-3 reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
RAL 350-3
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
RAL 350-3
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
RAL 350-3
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
RAL 350-3
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
RAL 350-3
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
RAL 350-3
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone