Denim Wash vs RAL 610-M
Where Denim Wash belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 610-M is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Denim Wash (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 610-M (LRV 29), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Denim Wash vs RAL 610-M in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Denim Wash and RAL 610-M are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Denim Wash reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Denim Wash vs RAL 610-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Wash on one side and RAL 610-M 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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