When choosing a wall color, it’s easy to fall in love with a shade on a color card—only to find out it looks completely different once applied in your room. Why does this happen? Because lighting dramatically changes how paint colors appear.
Whether it’s natural daylight, warm incandescent, or cool LED lighting, the same paint can take on different tones. In this blog, we’ll explain how light affects color—and how to choose the right paint-light combo using RAL codes and Kardelen Paint’s high-quality options.
🌤️ Natural Daylight – The Truest Color Reflection
Best for: Neutral tones, whites, pastel shades
Recommended RAL Shade: RAL 7033 – Cement Grey (Soft Sage Green)
Kardelen Product Suggestion: Aura Silicone Interior Paint – Pastel Green (7033)
Natural daylight is the gold standard when it comes to judging color accuracy. It shows the truest version of any hue, which is why professionals always test paint samples in rooms with natural light.
🧭 North-facing rooms tend to be cooler, emphasizing blues and grays.
☀️ South-facing rooms get warmer light, enhancing yellows, creams, and earthy tones.
If you’re going for a timeless and balanced look, try soft sage greens or muted neutrals from our Aura Silicone Interior collection.
💡 Incandescent Light – Warm and Cozy
Best for: Warm paint colors like beige, soft yellow, terracotta
Recommended RAL Shade: RAL 1015 – Light Ivory
Kardelen Product Suggestion: Briland Satin Interior Paint – Ivory (1015)
Incandescent and halogen lighting emit a warm glow that flatters warm-toned paints. These lights enrich reds, oranges, and beiges, making spaces feel inviting and cozy.
⚠️ Cool-toned paints (like grays and blues) might appear muddy or off under warm light.
If you’re using incandescent lighting in bedrooms or living rooms, try Kardelen’s Briland Satin Interior in RAL 1015 tones for a soft and welcoming ambiance.
❄️ LED Light – Clean and Contemporary
Best for: Cool colors like navy, gray, mint, icy white
Recommended RAL Shade: RAL 7040 – Window Grey (Cool Gray-Blue)
Kardelen Product Suggestion: Aura Plastic Interior Paint – Window Grey (7040)
LED and fluorescent lighting produce a cool, often blue-toned light that enhances clean and modern color palettes. This works beautifully with cool grays, whites, and blues—but may wash out warmer hues.
💡 Pro Tip: Check the Kelvin rating on your LED bulbs.
- 2700K = warm light
- 4000–5000K = daylight/cool white
For offices, kitchens, and modern interiors, Aura Plastic Interior Paint in cool gray tones like RAL 7040 is a perfect match.
🖼️ Visual Guide – How Paint Looks Under Different Light
Below is a simple comparison of how lighting can shift your color perception. Each swatch represents the same paint sample under a different light source:
| Light Type | RAL Code | Color Description | Suggested Kardelen Product |
| Natural Daylight | RAL 7033 | Soft Sage Green | Aura Silicone Interior – Pastel Green |
| Incandescent | RAL 1015 | Warm Beige / Ivory | Briland Satin Interior – Ivory |
| LED Light | RAL 7040 | Cool Gray-Blue / Window Grey | Aura Plastic Interior – Window Grey |
✅ Final Tips: Choose Wisely, Test Before You Paint
Before making a final decision, test your Kardelen paint color on different walls and observe it throughout the day under varying lights. Use RAL codes to get a consistent reference and consult our expert team to help you find the ideal paint for your room and lighting setup.
📞 Let’s Find the Perfect Color Together
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