Mexican Tile vs RAL 490-4
Mexican Tile is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 490-4 comes from RAL Effect. Mexican Tile reads as beige-pink, while RAL 490-4 reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 30 and 28, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 11.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Mexican Tile vs RAL 490-4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mexican Tile on one side and RAL 490-4 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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