Nickel vs RAL 820-2
Nickel is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 820-2 comes from RAL Effect. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 42 vs 39, RAL 820-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Nickel vs RAL 820-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nickel on one side and RAL 820-2 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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