Cafe Royal vs RAL 180-1
Cafe Royal (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 180-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Cafe Royal reads as beige, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 49 for RAL 180-1 vs 40 for Cafe Royal — means RAL 180-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 29.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Cafe Royal vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cafe Royal 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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