Farrow and Ball Calluna vs. RAL Classic Purple violet

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Farrow and Ball 270 leans towards purple hues, while RAL Classic RAL 4007 is pink.
RAL Classic RAL 4007 is more saturated than Calluna
They differ in their values, Farrow and Ball 270 radiating a lighter essence compared to RAL 4007.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Farrow and Ball Calluna vs. RAL Classic  Purple violet
Technical color comparison for Farrow and Ball Calluna and RAL Classic Purple violet
Farrow and Ball CallunaRAL Classic Purple violet
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
280°purple319°pink
Saturation
6%33%more saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
80%21%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
57.006.24looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
81.07219.752looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
63.101
Temperature
WarmWarm
Preview Calluna and Purple violet side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

Color comparisons featuring Farrow and Ball Calluna