Northern Lights vs RAL 740-3
Where Northern Lights belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 740-3 is a RAL Effect color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. RAL 740-3 (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Northern Lights (LRV 43), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Northern Lights vs RAL 740-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Lights on one side and RAL 740-3 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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