Santa Barbara Green vs RAL 720-2
Where Santa Barbara Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 720-2 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Santa Barbara Green belongs to the green family and RAL 720-2 to the blue family. Santa Barbara Green (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 720-2 (LRV 62), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.4 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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Santa Barbara Green vs RAL 720-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Santa Barbara Green on one side and RAL 720-2 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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