RAL 650-3 vs Denim Drift

RAL Effect
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Dulux

RAL 650-3 (RAL Effect) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. The 19-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 8 for RAL 650-3 — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 29.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

RAL 650-3 vs Denim Drift Color Comparison

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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 29.0Very different colors

Color Details

RAL 650-3
RAL Effect · RAL 650-3
Hex#006C97
LRV8.4
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 650-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
Temperaturecool
Brightnessmedium
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RAL 650-3 vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Seeing RAL 650-3 and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Denim Drift reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 650-3.

RAL 650-3
RAL Effect undefined RAL 650-3 living room

Plan Home visualization

Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift living room paint review

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