Match RAL 440-1
RAL Effect RAL 440-1 is a deep, low-reflectance shade with an LRV of 13. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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EffectClosest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (17 vs 13) makes Tricycle Red the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 9.8 they're clearly different, yet close enough to share a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room. The ΔE 9.9 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 11.0 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room. A ΔE of 12.2 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Charlotte's Locks the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 17.8 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
Emergency Zone reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 13), opening up a space where RAL 440-1 encloses it. At ΔE 21.6 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 26.8 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
RAL 440-1 reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 32.0 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
RAL 440-1 reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 34.0 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.