Portland Gray vs RAL 870-1
Portland Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 870-1 comes from RAL Effect. Portland Gray reads as greige-grey, while RAL 870-1 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 64 vs 60, RAL 870-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 870-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Portland Gray and RAL 870-1 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 amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 870-1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Portland Gray vs RAL 870-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portland Gray on one side and RAL 870-1 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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