Mermaid's Tale vs RAL 720-2
Where Mermaid's Tale belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 720-2 is a RAL Effect color. Mermaid's Tale reads as green, while RAL 720-2 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (64 vs 62), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 10.3, 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.
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Mermaid's Tale vs RAL 720-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mermaid's Tale on one side and RAL 720-2 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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