RAL 650-5 vs Paper
Where RAL 650-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, RAL 650-5 belongs to the blue family and Paper to the beige-greige family. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 650-5 (LRV 8), a difference of 81 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 64.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 650-5 vs Paper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 650-5 and Paper in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Paper reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 650-5.
Color Details
RAL 650-5 vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 650-5 on one side and Paper 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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