RAL 490-2 vs Pocketful of Promise
Where RAL 490-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Pocketful of Promise is a Valspar color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. RAL 490-2 (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Pocketful of Promise (LRV 62), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.6 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 490-2 vs Pocketful of Promise in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 490-2 and Pocketful of Promise 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 490-2 gives the walls a little more lift.
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RAL 490-2 vs Pocketful of Promise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 490-2 on one side and Pocketful of Promise 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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