Backwoods vs RAL 180-1
Backwoods is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Backwoods reads as green-grey, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 13, RAL 180-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 36-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 38.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Backwoods vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Backwoods 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 180-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Backwoods would.
Color Details
Backwoods vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Backwoods 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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