Chicago Blues vs RAL 110-2
Where Chicago Blues belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-2 is a RAL Effect color. Chicago Blues 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 Chicago Blues (LRV 18), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 52.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chicago Blues vs RAL 110-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Chicago Blues and RAL 110-2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. RAL 110-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Chicago Blues.
Color Details
Chicago Blues vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chicago Blues on one side and RAL 110-2 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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