RAL 740-6 vs M371
Where RAL 740-6 belongs to RAL Effect's range, M371 is a Tikkurila color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (6 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 740-6 vs M371 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 740-6 and M371 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.
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RAL 740-6 vs M371 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 740-6 on one side and M371 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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