Racing Orange vs RAL 180-1

Racing OrangeBenjamin MoorevsRAL 180-1RAL EffectΔE 72.2Very different colors

Where Racing Orange belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 180-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Racing Orange belongs to the beige-pink family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. RAL 180-1 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Racing Orange (LRV 20), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 72.2, 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.

Color Details

Racing Orange
Benjamin Moore · 2169-10
Hex#CC5A32
LRV20.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2169-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
RAL 180-1
RAL Effect · RAL 180-1
Hex#AEBCC6
LRV48.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 180-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Racing Orange vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Racing Orange on one side and RAL 180-1 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Racing Orange comparisons

See how Racing Orange stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Racing Orange
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Racing Orange
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Racing Orange
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Racing Orange reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Racing Orange
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Racing Orange
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Racing Orange
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Racing Orange
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Racing Orange
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Racing Orange
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Racing Orange
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Racing Orange
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Racing Orange reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Racing Orange
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Racing Orange
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Racing Orange reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Racing Orange
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Racing Orange
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Racing Orange reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Racing Orange
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Racing Orange
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Racing Orange
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Racing Orange
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Racing Orange
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Racing Orange reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Racing Orange
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Racing Orange
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Racing Orange
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Racing Orange
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Racing Orange reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Racing Orange
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Racing Orange
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Racing Orange
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Racing Orange
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Racing Orange
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Racing Orange
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Racing Orange reads slightly lighter