Metro Gray vs RAL 110-1
Metro Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 110-1 comes from RAL Effect. Metro Gray reads as grey, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 80 vs 58, RAL 110-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 10.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Metro Gray vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Metro Gray and RAL 110-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that RAL 110-1 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Metro Gray would.
Color Details
Metro Gray vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metro Gray on one side and RAL 110-1 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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