Caribbean Blue Water vs RAL 680-3
Caribbean Blue Water is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 680-3 comes from RAL Effect. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 18 vs 10, Caribbean Blue Water will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Caribbean Blue Water vs RAL 680-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Blue Water on one side and RAL 680-3 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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