Somerville Red vs RAL 480-M
Where Somerville Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 480-M is a RAL Effect color. Somerville Red reads as pink-red, while RAL 480-M reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 480-M (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Somerville Red (LRV 19), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Somerville Red vs RAL 480-M in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Somerville Red and RAL 480-M 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 480-M gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Somerville Red vs RAL 480-M Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Somerville Red on one side and RAL 480-M 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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