Match RAL 390-5
RAL Effect RAL 390-5 is a deep, low-reflectance shade with an LRV of 15. 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 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Traffic orange the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.

A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Festive Orange the marginally brighter of the two. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — distinct as a choice, harmonious together.



A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Obstinate Orange the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 10.5 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.



At LRV 28 vs 15, Moroccan Flame is decisively the brighter choice. A ΔE of 13.7 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.



A 3-point LRV gap (15 vs 12) makes RAL 390-5 the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 19.3 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.



A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Charlotte's Locks the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 19.5 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.


A 11-point LRV gap (26 vs 15) makes Field Poppy the marginally brighter of the two. A ΔE of 22.1 puts them firmly in different territory — a strong contrast if combined.



Pinch of Clove reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 15), opening up a space where RAL 390-5 encloses it. At ΔE 41.9 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.



With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light. At ΔE 43.2 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.



RAL 390-5 reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms. At ΔE 47.7 these are two genuinely different directions, not variations on a theme.





