Marine Splash vs RAL 730-2
Where Marine Splash belongs to Dulux's range, RAL 730-2 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Marine Splash (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 730-2 (LRV 54), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Marine Splash vs RAL 730-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Marine Splash and RAL 730-2 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Marine Splash gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Marine Splash vs RAL 730-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marine Splash on one side and RAL 730-2 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Marine Splash comparisons
See how Marine Splash stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 60 vs 44, Marine Splash is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 60 vs 12, Marine Splash is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 8, Marine Splash is decisively the brighter choice.
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