Maidenhair Fern vs RAL 110-1

Maidenhair FernBenjamin MoorevsRAL 110-1RAL EffectΔE 19.3Distinct difference

Where Maidenhair Fern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Maidenhair Fern reads as beige-greige, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Maidenhair Fern (LRV 59), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Maidenhair Fern
Benjamin Moore · 500
Hex#CCCFAE
LRV58.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number500
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
RAL 110-1
RAL Effect · RAL 110-1
Hex#E6E7E6
LRV79.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Maidenhair Fern vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maidenhair Fern on one side and RAL 110-1 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 Maidenhair Fern comparisons

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

White Dove
Maidenhair Fern
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Maidenhair Fern
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Maidenhair Fern
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Maidenhair Fern
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Maidenhair Fern reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Maidenhair Fern
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Maidenhair Fern
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Maidenhair Fern reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Maidenhair Fern
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Maidenhair Fern
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Maidenhair Fern
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Maidenhair Fern reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Maidenhair Fern
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Maidenhair Fern
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Maidenhair Fern
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Maidenhair Fern
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Maidenhair Fern
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Black grey
Maidenhair Fern
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Piazza
Maidenhair Fern
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Maidenhair Fern
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Maidenhair Fern
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Senses
Maidenhair Fern
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Maidenhair Fern reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Maidenhair Fern
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Maidenhair Fern
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Maidenhair Fern reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Maidenhair Fern
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Maidenhair Fern
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Maidenhair Fern
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Maidenhair Fern
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Maidenhair Fern reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Maidenhair Fern
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Maidenhair Fern
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 180-1
Maidenhair Fern
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Maidenhair Fern reads slightly lighter

Paper
Maidenhair Fern
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Maidenhair Fern
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Maidenhair Fern is the lighter choice