Gray Mist vs RAL 120-4
Gray Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 120-4 comes from RAL Effect. Gray Mist reads as beige-greige, while RAL 120-4 reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 73, RAL 120-4 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gray Mist vs RAL 120-4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Gray Mist and RAL 120-4 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 120-4 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Gray Mist vs RAL 120-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Mist on one side and RAL 120-4 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.
More Gray Mist comparisons
See how Gray Mist stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Gray Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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