Winter Green vs RAL 720-2
Where Winter Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 720-2 is a RAL Effect color. Winter Green reads as blue-green, while RAL 720-2 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Winter Green (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 720-2 (LRV 62), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.6 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.
Winter Green vs RAL 720-2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Winter Green and RAL 720-2 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Winter Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 720-2.
Color Details
Winter Green vs RAL 720-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Winter Green on one side and RAL 720-2 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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