RAL Classic Telegrey 2 vs. Tikkurila Surf

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
RAL Classic RAL 7046 and Tikkurila S500 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, RAL Classic RAL 7046 radiating a lighter essence compared to S500.

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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RAL Classic Telegrey 2 vs. Tikkurila Surf

Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Telegrey 2 and Tikkurila Surf
RAL Classic Telegrey 2	Tikkurila Surf
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
200°blue	212°blue
Saturation
5%	6%more saturated
Lightness?
52%	48%darker
LRV?
25.48	19.57looks darker
CIE L?
55.401	51.287looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
4.689
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Telegrey 2 and Surf side by side in different rooms

RAL 7046

Telegrey 2

RAL Classic

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S500

Surf

Tikkurila

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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.