Seattle Gray vs RAL 860-1
Seattle Gray (Benjamin Moore) and RAL 860-1 (RAL Effect) come from different manufacturers. Seattle Gray reads as blue-grey, while RAL 860-1 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 73 for Seattle Gray vs 70 for RAL 860-1 — means Seattle Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Seattle Gray vs RAL 860-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seattle Gray and RAL 860-1 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.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Seattle Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Seattle Gray vs RAL 860-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seattle Gray on one side and RAL 860-1 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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