Paint matching
Why RAL colour names change between languages and shops
RAL numbers stay fixed while the names get translated, shortened and reused by shops. Why the four digits are what to quote, plus a checklist for ordering.
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Colour at home
Grey and olive RAL shades for sheds and outbuildings
Six quiet greys and greens that sit well in a garden, how foliage, brick and sky shift them, and how to test a shed colour before you paint it.
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Doors, windows and railings
RAL 7016 anthracite grey on windows and doors
Why RAL 7016 anthracite grey ended up on so many window frames and doors, how it behaves in daylight, what it pairs with and when a neighbouring grey suits better.
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