RAL 390-6 vs Pinch of Clove

RAL 390-6RAL EffectvsPinch of CloveValsparΔE 25.9Very different colors

RAL 390-6 is a RAL Effect color while Pinch of Clove comes from Valspar. RAL 390-6 reads as beige-pink, while Pinch of Clove reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 19, Pinch of Clove will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 25.9, 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 390-6 vs Pinch of Clove in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing RAL 390-6 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. Pinch of Clove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

RAL 390-6
RAL Effect · RAL 390-6
Hex#CD5E2A
LRV19.4
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 390-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Pinch of Clove
Valspar · P082
Hex#ce865f
LRV31.1
BrandValspar
NumberP082
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

RAL 390-6 vs Pinch of Clove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 390-6 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 390-6 comparisons

See how RAL 390-6 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 390-6
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 390-6
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 390-6
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 390-6 reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 390-6
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 390-6
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
RAL 390-6
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 390-6
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 390-6
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 390-6
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 390-6
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 390-6
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 390-6 reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 390-6
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
RAL 390-6
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 390-6 reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 390-6
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 390-6
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 390-6
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
RAL 390-6
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 390-6
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 390-6
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 390-6
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 390-6 reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 390-6
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 390-6
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
RAL 390-6
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 390-6
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 390-6
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 390-6 reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 390-6
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 390-6
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 390-6
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 390-6 reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
RAL 390-6
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 390-6
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice