RAL 550-4 vs Millstream
RAL 550-4 is a RAL Effect color while Millstream comes from Behr. At LRV 61 vs 23, Millstream will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 39.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
RAL 550-4 vs Millstream 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 550-4 vs Millstream in Real Spaces
Seeing RAL 550-4 and Millstream in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 4 room types where both colors have photos.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 550-4 would.
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Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 550-4 would.
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House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 550-4 would.
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Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Millstream will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 550-4 would.
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More RAL 550-4 comparisons
See how RAL 550-4 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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RAL Effect vs Sherwin-Williams
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RAL Effect vs Farrow & Ball

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RAL Effect vs Sherwin-Williams

RAL Effect vs Dulux
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RAL Effect vs Dulux

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RAL Effect vs Benjamin Moore

RAL 550-4 reads lighter
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RAL Effect vs RAL Classic
RAL Effect vs RAL Classic

RAL 550-4 reads lighter
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Windmill Lane reads lighter
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Senses reads lighter
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RAL 550-4 reads lighter
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RAL Effect vs Jotun

RAL Effect vs Little Greene
RAL Effect vs Little Greene

RAL 550-4 reads lighter
RAL Effect vs Behr

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