California Lilac vs RAL 110-2

California LilacBenjamin MoorevsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 48.6Very different colors

Where California Lilac belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-2 is a RAL Effect color. California Lilac reads as blue, while RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than California Lilac (LRV 27), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 48.6, 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.

Color Details

California Lilac
Benjamin Moore · 2068-40
Hex#7F84BE
LRV27.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2068-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

California Lilac vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Lilac on one side and RAL 110-2 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More California Lilac comparisons

See how California Lilac stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
California Lilac
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
California Lilac
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
California Lilac
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
California Lilac
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
California Lilac
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
California Lilac
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
California Lilac
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
California Lilac
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
California Lilac
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
California Lilac
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
California Lilac
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
California Lilac
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
California Lilac
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
California Lilac
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

California Lilac reads slightly lighter

Black grey
California Lilac
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
California Lilac
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
California Lilac
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
California Lilac
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
California Lilac
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
California Lilac
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
California Lilac
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
California Lilac
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

California Lilac reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
California Lilac
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
California Lilac
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
California Lilac
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
California Lilac
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
California Lilac
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
California Lilac
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
California Lilac
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
California Lilac
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

California Lilac reads noticeably lighter