RAL Classic Traffic grey A vs. NCS S 2502-B

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. RAL Classic RAL 7042 leans towards green hues, while NCS S 2502-B is blue.
RAL Classic RAL 7042 and NCS S 2502-B have pretty similar saturation.
They differ in their values, with RAL Classic RAL 7042 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, Valspar, Tikkurila

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RAL Classic Traffic grey A vs. NCS S 2502-B

Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Traffic grey A and NCS S 2502-B
RAL Classic Traffic grey A	NCS S 2502-B
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
165°green	202°blue
Saturation
2%	5%more saturated
Lightness?
56%	71%lighter
LRV?
30.93	-
CIE L?
60.206	74.111looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
11.342
Temperature
Neutral	Cool

Preview Traffic grey A and S 2502-B side by side in different rooms

RAL 7042 Traffic grey A

RAL Classic

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S 2502-B

NCS

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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.