Kakelugn vs RAL 190-3
Where Kakelugn belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 190-3 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. RAL 190-3 has an LRV of 67. The ΔE 6.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kakelugn vs RAL 190-3 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Kakelugn and RAL 190-3 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Kakelugn vs RAL 190-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kakelugn on one side and RAL 190-3 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.
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