Rooibos vs RAL 340-3
Where Rooibos belongs to Tikkurila's range, RAL 340-3 is a RAL Effect color. RAL 340-3 (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Rooibos (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
Rooibos vs RAL 340-3 Color Comparison
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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Rooibos vs RAL 340-3 in Real Spaces
Rooibos and RAL 340-3 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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