RAL 440-5 vs Terrakotta
Where RAL 440-5 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Terrakotta is a Tikkurila color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Terrakotta (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 440-5 (LRV 9), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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RAL 440-5 vs Terrakotta Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 440-5 on one side and Terrakotta 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 RAL 440-5 comparisons
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Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 9, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 9, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
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With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 9), opening up a space where RAL 440-5 encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 9, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.