RAL 430-1 vs Rachel Pink
RAL 430-1 is a RAL Effect color while Rachel Pink comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 62 vs 55, RAL 430-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.3, 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 430-1 vs Rachel Pink in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 430-1 and Rachel Pink 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
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 430-1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
RAL 430-1 vs Rachel Pink Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 430-1 on one side and Rachel Pink 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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