Match RAL 390-3
RAL Effect RAL 390-3 is a deep, low-reflectance shade with an LRV of 18. The matches below are ranked by ΔE, a perceptual color-difference score.
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Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (24 vs 18) makes Traffic orange the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 2.0 means the difference barely reads in a finished room.
A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Festive Orange the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
A 10-point LRV gap (28 vs 18) makes Moroccan Flame the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.
A 3-point LRV gap (21 vs 18) makes Obstinate Orange the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 11.0 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
At LRV 37 vs 18, Orange you Happy? is decisively the brighter choice. A ΔE of 15.9 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 3-point LRV gap (21 vs 18) makes Charlotte's Locks the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 19.6 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
A 8-point LRV gap (26 vs 18) makes Field Poppy the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 20.3 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.
Pinch of Clove reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 18), opening up a space where RAL 390-3 encloses it. At ΔE 40.3 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.
S 3030-Y30R reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 18), opening up a space where RAL 390-3 encloses it. At ΔE 48.3 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.