French Lilac vs RAL 170-6
French Lilac (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 170-6 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Lilac belongs to the blue-purple family and RAL 170-6 to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 56 vs 57 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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French Lilac vs RAL 170-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Lilac on one side and RAL 170-6 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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