Collingwood vs RAL 840-2
Collingwood (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 840-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Collingwood belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 840-2 to the greige-grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 66 for RAL 840-2 vs 62 for Collingwood — means RAL 840-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Collingwood vs RAL 840-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Collingwood on one side and RAL 840-2 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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