RAL Effect RAL 590-3

Let’s dive into a full RAL 590-3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 590-3. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:RAL 590-3
Color name:
Brand:RAL Effect

What are RAL Effect RAL 590-3 undertones?

Blue is RAL Effect RAL 590-3 undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#2A366B

RGB code:

42, 54, 107

Is RAL Effect RAL 590-3 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 229° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 590-3 HSL code: 229, 44%, 29%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Color comparison

RAL 590-3 vs RAL 590-4

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

RAL Effect  RAL 590-3 vs RAL Effect  RAL 590-4Open  RAL 590-3
LRV: 4.87%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 4.29%
Dark color
Temperature: cold