Metro Gray vs RAL 180-1
Where Metro Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Metro Gray belongs to the grey family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. Metro Gray (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Metro Gray and RAL 180-1 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Metro Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
Color Details
Metro Gray vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metro Gray 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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