Aquarius vs RAL 650-1
Aquarius (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 650-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 12-point LRV gap — 47 for Aquarius vs 36 for RAL 650-1 — means Aquarius will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Aquarius vs RAL 650-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquarius on one side and RAL 650-1 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.
More Aquarius comparisons
See how Aquarius stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 47 vs 27, Aquarius is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 8-point LRV gap (55 vs 47) makes Tranquil Dawn the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 44) makes Aquarius the marginally brighter of the two.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 47), opening up a space where Aquarius encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 47, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 47 vs 12, Aquarius is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 8, Aquarius is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 47 vs 12, Aquarius is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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