Brittany Blue vs RAL 180-1
Where Brittany Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Brittany Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. Brittany Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Brittany Blue vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Brittany Blue and RAL 180-1 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Brittany Blue will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Brittany Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
Color Details
Brittany Blue vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brittany Blue 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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