Apricot Beige vs RAL 180-1
Where Apricot Beige belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Apricot Beige reads as beige, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Apricot Beige (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 25.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Apricot Beige vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Apricot Beige and RAL 180-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Apricot Beige reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Apricot Beige vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apricot Beige on one side and RAL 180-1 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.
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