Kakelugn vs RAL 860-2
Kakelugn is a Farrow & Ball color while RAL 860-2 comes from RAL Effect. Kakelugn reads as blue, while RAL 860-2 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 860-2 has an LRV of 64. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kakelugn vs RAL 860-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Kakelugn and RAL 860-2 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Kakelugn vs RAL 860-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kakelugn on one side and RAL 860-2 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.
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