H2O vs RAL 180-1

H2OBenjamin MoorevsRAL 180-1RAL EffectΔE 8.1Noticeable difference

H2O is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 50 and 49, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

H2O
Benjamin Moore · CC-878
Hex#A1BFD5
LRV50.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-878
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
RAL 180-1
RAL Effect · RAL 180-1
Hex#AEBCC6
LRV48.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 180-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

H2O vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see H2O on one side and RAL 180-1 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 H2O comparisons

See how H2O stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
H2O
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
H2O
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
H2O
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

H2O is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
H2O
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
H2O
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

H2O reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
H2O
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
H2O
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
H2O
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

H2O reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
H2O
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
H2O
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
H2O
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

H2O is the lighter choice

Pale Green
H2O
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

H2O reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
H2O
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

H2O is the lighter choice

Cement grey
H2O
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

H2O is the lighter choice

Black grey
H2O
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

H2O is the lighter choice

Piazza
H2O
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
H2O
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
H2O
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

H2O reads noticeably lighter

Senses
H2O
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

H2O reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
H2O
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

H2O is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
H2O
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
H2O
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

H2O is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
H2O
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

H2O reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
H2O
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

H2O is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
H2O
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
H2O
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

H2O reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
H2O
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
H2O
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
H2O
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
H2O
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

H2O is the lighter choice