RAL 740-5 vs Emerald Glade
Where RAL 740-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Emerald Glade is a Dulux color. Emerald Glade (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 740-5 (LRV 7), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
RAL 740-5 vs Emerald Glade 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 740-5 vs Emerald Glade in Real Spaces
RAL 740-5 and Emerald Glade are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types 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 Emerald Glade will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 740-5 would.
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Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Emerald Glade reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 740-5.
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