Athens Blue vs RAL 110-1
Where Athens Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Athens Blue belongs to the blue family and RAL 110-1 to the white family. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Athens Blue (LRV 19), a difference of 61 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 56.6, 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.
Athens Blue vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Athens Blue and RAL 110-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Athens Blue.
Color Details
Athens Blue vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athens Blue on one side and RAL 110-1 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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