Arras vs RAL 340-3
Where Arras belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 340-3 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the pink family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. RAL 340-3 (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Arras (LRV 8), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.7 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.
Arras vs RAL 340-3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Arras and RAL 340-3 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 340-3 reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Arras vs RAL 340-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arras on one side and RAL 340-3 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.
More Arras comparisons
See how Arras stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 55 vs 8, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 66 vs 8, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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