Lucky Shamrock vs RAL 180-1
Where Lucky Shamrock belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Lucky Shamrock (LRV 18), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 40.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lucky Shamrock vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Lucky Shamrock 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.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. RAL 180-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lucky Shamrock.
Color Details
Lucky Shamrock vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lucky Shamrock 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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