RAL 780-2 vs Cottage Cream
Where RAL 780-2 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Cottage Cream is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Cottage Cream (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 780-2 (LRV 68), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 780-2 vs Cottage Cream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 780-2 on one side and Cottage Cream 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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