Man on the Moon vs RAL 180-1
Where Man on the Moon belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Man on the Moon belongs to the beige-yellow family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. Man on the Moon (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.4, 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.
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Man on the Moon vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Man on the Moon 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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