Blacktop vs RAL 790-3
Blacktop is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 790-3 comes from RAL Effect. Blacktop reads as grey, while RAL 790-3 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 6 and 4, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Blacktop vs RAL 790-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blacktop on one side and RAL 790-3 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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