Eternity vs RAL 180-1
Eternity is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Eternity belongs to the grey family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. At LRV 52 vs 49, Eternity will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Eternity vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Eternity and RAL 180-1 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Eternity has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Eternity vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Eternity 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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