RAL 770-2 vs Prairie Grass
RAL 770-2 is a RAL Effect color while Prairie Grass comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 770-2 reads as greige-grey, while Prairie Grass reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 38 and 38, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 5.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 770-2 vs Prairie Grass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 770-2 on one side and Prairie Grass 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 770-2 comparisons
See how RAL 770-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 38, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
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RAL 770-2 reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 58 vs 38, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (38 vs 27) makes RAL 770-2 the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 55 vs 38, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 38) makes Hardwick White the marginally brighter of the two.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 38), opening up a space where RAL 770-2 encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 38, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 38, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 12, RAL 770-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 8, RAL 770-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 38 vs 12, RAL 770-2 is decisively the brighter choice.
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RAL 770-2 reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.