Portland Gray vs RAL 110-1
Where Portland Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Portland Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and RAL 110-1 to the white family. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Portland Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Portland Gray vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Portland Gray and RAL 110-1 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. RAL 110-1 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Portland Gray.
Color Details
Portland Gray vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portland Gray on one side and RAL 110-1 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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