Mustang vs RAL 780-6
Where Mustang belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 780-6 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Mustang belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 780-6 to the greige-grey family. RAL 780-6 (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Mustang (LRV 11), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 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.
Mustang vs RAL 780-6 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mustang and RAL 780-6 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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Mustang vs RAL 780-6 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mustang on one side and RAL 780-6 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.
More Mustang comparisons
See how Mustang stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 11, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 58 vs 11, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 11, Denim Drift is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 55 vs 11, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 11, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 11), opening up a space where Mustang encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 11, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 11, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 68 vs 11, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
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