Blueberry vs RAL 180-1
Where Blueberry belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Blueberry (LRV 13), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.1, 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.
Blueberry vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Blueberry 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 Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Blueberry.
Color Details
Blueberry vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blueberry 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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