Going to the Chapel vs RAL 840-1
Where Going to the Chapel belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 840-1 is a RAL Effect color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. RAL 840-1 (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Going to the Chapel (LRV 72), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Going to the Chapel vs RAL 840-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Going to the Chapel on one side and RAL 840-1 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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