Dover Surf vs RAL 190-6
Dover Surf is a Valspar color while RAL 190-6 comes from RAL Effect. At LRV 53 vs 48, Dover Surf will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.
Dover Surf vs RAL 190-6 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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Dover Surf vs RAL 190-6 in Real Spaces
Dover Surf and RAL 190-6 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
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. Dover Surf has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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Plan Home visualization
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dover Surf gives the walls a little more lift.
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Plan Home visualization
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