RAL 510-1 vs RAL 520-1
Both from RAL Effect's palette. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. RAL 520-1 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 510-1 (LRV 66), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 510-1 vs RAL 520-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 510-1 and RAL 520-1 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 520-1 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 520-1 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
RAL 510-1 vs RAL 520-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 510-1 on one side and RAL 520-1 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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