Mystical Blue vs RAL 180-1
Where Mystical Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Mystical Blue (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 180-1 (LRV 49), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mystical Blue vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Mystical Blue and RAL 180-1 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
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Mystical Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 180-1.
Color Details
Mystical Blue vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mystical Blue 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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