Seattle Gray vs RAL 110-1

Seattle GrayBenjamin MoorevsRAL 110-1RAL EffectΔE 3.4Noticeable difference

Seattle Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 110-1 comes from RAL Effect. Seattle Gray reads as blue-grey, while RAL 110-1 reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 80 vs 73, RAL 110-1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Seattle Gray vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seattle 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 110-1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Seattle GrayBenjamin Moore Seattle Gray hallway paint

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RAL 110-1RAL Effect 110-1 living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 110-1 gives the walls a little more lift.

Seattle GrayBenjamin Moore 2130-70 bedroom color

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RAL 110-1RAL Effect 110-1 bedroom

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 110-1 gives the walls a little more lift.

Seattle GrayBenjamin Moore Seattle Gray kitchen color

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RAL 110-1RAL Effect 110-1 kitchen painted backsplash

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Color Details

Seattle Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2130-70
Hex#DCE1E4
LRV72.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2130-70
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
RAL 110-1
RAL Effect · RAL 110-1
Hex#E6E7E6
LRV79.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Seattle Gray vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seattle Gray on one side and RAL 110-1 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 Seattle Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Seattle Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Seattle Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Seattle Gray reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Seattle Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Seattle Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Seattle Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Seattle Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Seattle Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Seattle Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Seattle Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Seattle Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Seattle Gray reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Seattle Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Seattle Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Seattle Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Seattle Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Seattle Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Seattle Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Seattle Gray reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Seattle Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Seattle Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Seattle Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Seattle Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Seattle Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Seattle Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Seattle Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Seattle Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Seattle Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Seattle Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Seattle Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 180-1
Seattle Gray
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Seattle Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Seattle Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice