RAL 720-M vs Purbeck Stone
Where RAL 720-M belongs to RAL Effect's range, Purbeck Stone is a Farrow & Ball color. Purbeck Stone (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 720-M (LRV 16), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 40.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
RAL 720-M vs Purbeck Stone 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 720-M vs Purbeck Stone in Real Spaces
Seeing RAL 720-M and Purbeck Stone 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Purbeck Stone will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 720-M would.
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