Picnic Basket vs RAL 850-1
Where Picnic Basket belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 850-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Picnic Basket belongs to the green-grey family and RAL 850-1 to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (53 vs 53), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Picnic Basket vs RAL 850-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Picnic Basket on one side and RAL 850-1 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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