RAL 840-1 vs Futon
Where RAL 840-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Futon is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 840-1 belongs to the beige-greige family and Futon to the beige family. Futon (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 840-1 (LRV 77), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, 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 840-1 vs Futon in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. RAL 840-1 and Futon 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 840-1 vs Futon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 840-1 on one side and Futon 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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