RAL Effect RAL 690-2 vs. RAL Effect RAL 680-2

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
RAL Effect RAL 690-2 and RAL 680-2 differ significantly in saturation. RAL Effect RAL 690-2 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with RAL Effect RAL 690-2 is being darker.

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

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RAL Effect RAL 690-2 vs. RAL Effect RAL 680-2
Hue
184
191
Saturation
100
53
less saturated
Lightness
?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the min/max of the sRGB channels. It is not aligned with human visual perception - use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
34
42
lighter
LRV
?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color. It ranges from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (pure white, all light reflected).
17.25
18.24
looks lighter
CIE L
?Perceptual lightness. Lightness value from CIE Lab color space. Values from 0 (black) to 100 (diffuse white)
60.654
55.101
looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀
?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: ~0–1 (imperceptible), 1–2 (just noticeable), 2–5 (small difference), 5–10 (clear), more than 10 (very different).
8.105
Temperature:
Cool
Cool

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 RAL Effect RAL 690-2