Blue Viola vs RAL 170-2
Blue Viola is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 170-2 comes from RAL Effect. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 46 vs 42, Blue Viola will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Blue Viola vs RAL 170-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Blue Viola and RAL 170-2 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Blue Viola gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Blue Viola vs RAL 170-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Viola on one side and RAL 170-2 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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