Pine Cone Brown vs RAL 180-1
Where Pine Cone Brown belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Pine Cone Brown belongs to the pink family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Pine Cone Brown (LRV 8), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 48.9, 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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Pine Cone Brown vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Cone Brown 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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