RAL 750-2 vs Pure White

RAL 750-2RAL EffectvsPure WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 28.2Very different colors

RAL 750-2 is a RAL Effect color while Pure White comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 750-2 reads as green, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 84 vs 39, Pure White will read as the brighter of the two — a 45-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 28.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 750-2 vs Pure White in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 750-2 and Pure White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

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. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 750-2RAL Effect 750-2 living room

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Pure WhitePure White SW 7005 7005 living room

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Pure White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 750-2 would.

RAL 750-2RAL Effect 750-2 bathroom

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Pure WhiteWhite 7005 bathroom in Pure White by Sherwin Williams

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Pure White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 750-2 would.

RAL 750-2RAL Effect 750-2 kitchen cabinets

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Pure WhiteSherwin Williams Pure White kitchen cabinets color

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Color Details

RAL 750-2
RAL Effect · RAL 750-2
Hex#8FB4A0
LRV38.6
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 750-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

RAL 750-2 vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 750-2 on one side and Pure White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More RAL 750-2 comparisons

See how RAL 750-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 750-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 750-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 750-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 750-2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 750-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 750-2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 750-2 reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
RAL 750-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 750-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 750-2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 750-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 750-2 reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 750-2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
RAL 750-2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 750-2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 750-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 750-2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 750-2 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 750-2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
RAL 750-2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 750-2 reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 750-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 750-2
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 750-2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 750-2
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 750-2 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 750-2
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 750-2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
RAL 750-2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 750-2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 750-2 reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 750-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 750-2 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 750-2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
RAL 750-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 750-2 reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 750-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 750-2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 750-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 750-2 reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 750-2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
RAL 750-2
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

RAL 750-2 vs Pure White Paint Color Comparison