Windy City vs RAL 850-5
Where Windy City belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 850-5 is a RAL Effect color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Windy City (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 850-5 (LRV 14), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Windy City vs RAL 850-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windy City on one side and RAL 850-5 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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