RAL 740-4 vs Jadite
RAL 740-4 is a RAL Effect color while Jadite comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 740-4 reads as blue-green, while Jadite reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 20 vs 17, Jadite will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 740-4 vs Jadite in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. RAL 740-4 and Jadite are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
RAL 740-4 vs Jadite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 740-4 on one side and Jadite 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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