RAL 540-4 vs Plum Blossom
Where RAL 540-4 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Plum Blossom is a Sherwin-Williams color. RAL 540-4 reads as pink-purple, while Plum Blossom reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Plum Blossom (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 540-4 (LRV 21), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 540-4 vs Plum Blossom Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 540-4 on one side and Plum Blossom 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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