RAL 380-4 vs Navel
Where RAL 380-4 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Navel is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Navel (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 380-4 (LRV 25), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 380-4 vs Navel in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 380-4 and Navel 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.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Navel reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 380-4.
Color Details
RAL 380-4 vs Navel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 380-4 on one side and Navel 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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