First Light vs RAL 160-5
First Light is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 160-5 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, First Light belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 160-5 to the beige-pink family. At LRV 80 vs 76, RAL 160-5 will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 0.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
First Light vs RAL 160-5 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. First Light and RAL 160-5 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 160-5 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
First Light vs RAL 160-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Light on one side and RAL 160-5 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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