London Fog vs RAL 180-1
London Fog is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. London Fog reads as greige-grey, while RAL 180-1 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 56 vs 49, London Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 13.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
London Fog vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing London Fog and RAL 180-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 — London Fog gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — London Fog gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
London Fog vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see London Fog on one side and RAL 180-1 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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