RAL 780-2 vs Rice Paddy
RAL 780-2 is a RAL Effect color while Rice Paddy comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 780-2 reads as beige, while Rice Paddy reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 68 and 66, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Rice Paddy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 780-2 on one side and Rice Paddy 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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At LRV 68 vs 52, RAL 780-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 30, RAL 780-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (68 vs 60) makes RAL 780-2 the marginally brighter of the two.
RAL 780-2 reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
RAL 780-2 reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 68 vs 43, RAL 780-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
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RAL 780-2 reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 68, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
RAL 780-2 reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
With LRVs of 68 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
RAL 780-2 reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
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At LRV 68 vs 31, RAL 780-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 7, RAL 780-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 24, RAL 780-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (68 vs 57) makes RAL 780-2 the marginally brighter of the two.