Autumn Leaf vs RAL 180-1

Autumn LeafBenjamin MoorevsRAL 180-1RAL EffectΔE 36.4Very different colors

Where Autumn Leaf belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Autumn Leaf belongs to the beige family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Autumn Leaf (LRV 31), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 36.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Autumn Leaf
Benjamin Moore · 1131
Hex#B6906B
LRV30.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1131
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
RAL 180-1
RAL Effect · RAL 180-1
Hex#AEBCC6
LRV48.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 180-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Autumn Leaf vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autumn Leaf on one side and RAL 180-1 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Autumn Leaf comparisons

See how Autumn Leaf stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Autumn Leaf
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Autumn Leaf
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Autumn Leaf
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Autumn Leaf is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Autumn Leaf
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Autumn Leaf
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Autumn Leaf
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Autumn Leaf
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Autumn Leaf
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Autumn Leaf reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Autumn Leaf
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Autumn Leaf
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Autumn Leaf
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Autumn Leaf reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Autumn Leaf
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Autumn Leaf
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Autumn Leaf reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Autumn Leaf
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Autumn Leaf reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Autumn Leaf
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Autumn Leaf reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Autumn Leaf
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Autumn Leaf
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Autumn Leaf
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Autumn Leaf
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Autumn Leaf
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Autumn Leaf is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Autumn Leaf
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Autumn Leaf
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Autumn Leaf reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Autumn Leaf
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Autumn Leaf reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Autumn Leaf
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Autumn Leaf reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Autumn Leaf
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Autumn Leaf
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Autumn Leaf
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Autumn Leaf
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Autumn Leaf
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Autumn Leaf
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Autumn Leaf reads noticeably lighter