Ferdinand vs RAL 150-2
Ferdinand (Little Greene) and RAL 150-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 89 for Ferdinand vs 86 for RAL 150-2 — means Ferdinand will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ferdinand vs RAL 150-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ferdinand and RAL 150-2 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Ferdinand reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Ferdinand vs RAL 150-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ferdinand on one side and RAL 150-2 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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At LRV 89 vs 27, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 89 vs 44, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 89 vs 66, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 74, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 12, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 8, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 68, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 12, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 89 vs 45, Ferdinand is decisively the brighter choice.
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