Hydrangea vs RAL 540-2
Hydrangea (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 540-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hydrangea belongs to the purple family and RAL 540-2 to the pink-purple family. The 5-point LRV gap — 42 for RAL 540-2 vs 37 for Hydrangea — means RAL 540-2 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Hydrangea vs RAL 540-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hydrangea on one side and RAL 540-2 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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