Benjamin Moore Softened Violet vs. RAL Classic Chocolate brown

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Benjamin Moore 1420 leans towards blue hues, while RAL Classic RAL 8017 is red.
Benjamin Moore 1420 and RAL Classic RAL 8017 have pretty similar saturation.
They differ in their values, Benjamin Moore 1420 radiating a lighter essence compared to RAL 8017.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Softened Violet vs. RAL Classic Chocolate brown

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Softened Violet and RAL Classic Chocolate brown
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet	RAL Classic Chocolate brown
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
234°blue	13°red
Saturation
26%	25%less saturated
Lightness?
60%	21%darker
LRV?
26.77	6.64looks darker
CIE L?
56.742	21.661looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
37.474
Temperature
Cool	Warm

Preview Softened Violet and Chocolate brown side by side in different rooms

1420Softened Violet

Benjamin Moore

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RAL 8017 Chocolate brown

RAL Classic

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It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.