Bone Black vs RAL 180-1
Where Bone Black belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Bone Black belongs to the grey family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (47 vs 49), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 12.0, 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.
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Bone Black vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bone Black 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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