Sap Green vs RAL 240-M
Where Sap Green belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 240-M is a RAL Effect color. Sap Green reads as green-yellow, while RAL 240-M reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sap Green (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 240-M (LRV 14), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sap Green vs RAL 240-M in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Sap Green and RAL 240-M 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 — Sap Green gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Sap Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Sap Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Sap Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Sap Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Sap Green vs RAL 240-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sap Green on one side and RAL 240-M 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 Sap Green comparisons
See how Sap Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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