Waterloo vs RAL 110-2

WaterlooBenjamin MoorevsRAL 110-2RAL EffectΔE 47.0Very different colors

Where Waterloo belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 110-2 is a RAL Effect color. Waterloo reads as blue, while RAL 110-2 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. RAL 110-2 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Waterloo (LRV 28), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.0, 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

Waterloo
Benjamin Moore · CSP-555
Hex#5F8EC2
LRV28.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-555
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
RAL 110-2
RAL Effect · RAL 110-2
Hex#DEDDD5
LRV71.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Waterloo vs RAL 110-2 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Waterloo on one side and RAL 110-2 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 Waterloo comparisons

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

White Dove
Waterloo
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Waterloo
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Waterloo
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Waterloo reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Waterloo
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Waterloo
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Waterloo
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Waterloo
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Waterloo
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Waterloo
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Waterloo
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Waterloo
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Waterloo reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Waterloo
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Waterloo
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Waterloo reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Waterloo
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Waterloo reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Waterloo
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Waterloo reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Waterloo
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Waterloo
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Waterloo
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Waterloo
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Waterloo
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Waterloo is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Waterloo
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Waterloo
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Waterloo reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Waterloo
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Waterloo
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Waterloo reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Waterloo
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Waterloo
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Waterloo
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Waterloo
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Waterloo
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Waterloo
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Waterloo reads noticeably lighter