Pleat vs RAL 830-4
Where Pleat belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 830-4 is a RAL Effect color. Pleat reads as blue-grey, while RAL 830-4 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 830-4 has an LRV of 16. The ΔE 9.1 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.
Pleat vs RAL 830-4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Pleat and RAL 830-4 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Pleat vs RAL 830-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pleat on one side and RAL 830-4 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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