Moon Shimmer vs RAL 180-1

Moon ShimmerDuluxvsRAL 180-1RAL EffectΔE 24.1Distinct difference

Moon Shimmer is a Dulux color while RAL 180-1 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Moon Shimmer belongs to the white-yellow family and RAL 180-1 to the blue family. At LRV 94 vs 49, Moon Shimmer will read as the brighter of the two — a 45-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 24.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Moon Shimmer vs RAL 180-1 in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Moon Shimmer and RAL 180-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Moon Shimmer returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Moon ShimmerDulux Moon Shimmer hallway paint

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RAL 180-1RAL Effect 180-1 living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Moon Shimmer will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.

Moon ShimmerDulux Moon Shimmer bedroom review

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RAL 180-1RAL Effect 180-1 bedroom

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Moon Shimmer will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.

Moon ShimmerDulux Moon Shimmer kitchen

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RAL 180-1RAL Effect 180-1 kitchen painted backsplash

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Moon Shimmer will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 180-1 would.

Moon ShimmerMoon Shimmer bathroom paint review

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RAL 180-1RAL Effect 180-1 bathroom

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Color Details

Moon Shimmer
Dulux
Hex#F6F7EE
LRV94.0
BrandDulux
Number
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
RAL 180-1
RAL Effect · RAL 180-1
Hex#AEBCC6
LRV48.5
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 180-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Moon Shimmer vs RAL 180-1 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moon Shimmer on one side and RAL 180-1 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 Moon Shimmer comparisons

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

White Dove
Moon Shimmer
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Moon Shimmer reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Moon Shimmer
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Moon Shimmer
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Moon Shimmer
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Moon Shimmer
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Moon Shimmer
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Moon Shimmer
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Moon Shimmer
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Moon Shimmer
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Moon Shimmer
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Moon Shimmer
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Moon Shimmer
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Moon Shimmer
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Moon Shimmer
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Black grey
Moon Shimmer
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Piazza
Moon Shimmer
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Moon Shimmer
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Moon Shimmer
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Senses
Moon Shimmer
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Moon Shimmer
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Moon Shimmer
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Moon Shimmer
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Moon Shimmer
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Moon Shimmer
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Moon Shimmer
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Moon Shimmer
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Moon Shimmer
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Moon Shimmer reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Moon Shimmer
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Moon Shimmer reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Moon Shimmer
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Moon Shimmer reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Moon Shimmer
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Moon Shimmer is the lighter choice