RAL 740-4 vs Tidepool Wonder
Where RAL 740-4 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Tidepool Wonder is a Valspar color. RAL 740-4 reads as blue-green, while Tidepool Wonder reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tidepool Wonder (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 740-4 (LRV 17), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 740-4 vs Tidepool Wonder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 740-4 on one side and Tidepool Wonder 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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