Decatur Buff vs RAL 110-1
Where Decatur Buff belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Decatur Buff reads as beige, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Decatur Buff (LRV 40), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.3, 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.
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Decatur Buff vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decatur Buff on one side and RAL 110-1 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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