Ebony Slate vs RAL 180-1
Where Ebony Slate belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Ebony Slate belongs to the blue-grey family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Ebony Slate (LRV 9), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.0, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ebony Slate vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ebony Slate and RAL 180-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ebony Slate.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Ebony Slate.
Color Details
Ebony Slate vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ebony Slate on one side and RAL 180-1 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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