Marina Gray vs RAL 820-2
Marina Gray (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 820-2 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Marina Gray reads as grey, while RAL 820-2 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 44 for Marina Gray vs 42 for RAL 820-2 — means Marina Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Marina Gray vs RAL 820-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Marina Gray and RAL 820-2 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
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Marina Gray vs RAL 820-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marina Gray on one side and RAL 820-2 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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