RAL 550-4 vs RAL 110-2

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RAL 550-4 and RAL 110-2 come from the same RAL Effect collection. The 49-point LRV gap — 72 for RAL 110-2 vs 23 for RAL 550-4 — means RAL 110-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 41.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

RAL 550-4 vs RAL 110-2 Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 41.0Very different colors

Color Details

RAL 550-4
RAL Effect · RAL 550-4
Hex#9C7488
LRV22.6
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 550-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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RAL 550-4 vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces

Seeing RAL 550-4 and RAL 110-2 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

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-4
RAL Effect undefined RAL 550-4 kitchen backsplash

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RAL 110-2
RAL Effect RAL 110-2 kitchen painted backsplash

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-4
RAL Effect undefined RAL 550-4 minimalist bathroom

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RAL 110-2
RAL Effect RAL 110-2 bathroom

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-4
RAL Effect undefined RAL 550-4 victorian house interior

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RAL 110-2
RAL Effect RAL 110-2 victorian house interior

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 110-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-4
RAL Effect undefined RAL 550-4 kitchen cabinets

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RAL 110-2
RAL Effect RAL 110-2 kitchen cabinets

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RAL 550-4
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RAL 550-4
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RAL 550-4
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Classic Silver
RAL 550-4
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Teton Blue
RAL 550-4
Teton Blue

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RAL 550-4
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S 0502-Y
RAL 550-4
S 0502-Y

Light vs dark contrast

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