RAL 520-5 vs Redcurrant Glory
RAL 520-5 (RAL Effect) and Redcurrant Glory (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 15 vs 13 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 14.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.
RAL 520-5 vs Redcurrant Glory Color Comparison
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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RAL 520-5 vs Redcurrant Glory in Real Spaces
Seeing RAL 520-5 and Redcurrant Glory in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
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Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
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