RAL Classic Beige red RAL 3012
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- RAL Classic RAL 3012 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
- RAL Classic Beige red reviews (7 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Beige red undertones?
- Is Beige red RAL 3012 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Beige red
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Beige red RAL 3012
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 3012 |
| Name: | Beige red |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Beige red?
RAL Classic Beige red RAL 3012 is a muted, warm red with a dusty beige cast that keeps it softer than a typical terracotta or coral. Its mid-tone depth gives walls noticeable color without making a room feel overly dark. In daylight, this shade can read as a sun-baked clay pink, while warmer evening lighting brings out its earthy red notes. Use Beige red on a dining room wall, a painted cabinet, or an exterior detail where its grounded warmth can be appreciated. Pair it with warm off-whites, sandy neutrals, natural oak, aged brass, and deep olive accents for a material-rich look.
RAL Classic RAL 3012 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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RAL Classic Beige red reviews (7 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are RAL Classic Beige red undertones?
Beige red is a midtone, soft brick red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
197, 133, 109
Is RAL Classic Beige red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 16° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
RAL 3012 Beige red HSL code: 16, 43%, 60%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Beige red
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Beige red:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Beige red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as RAL Classic Granite grey and Pigeon blue.
LRV of Beige red
Beige red has an LRV of 31.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 31.93%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C5856D |
| RGB Decimal | 197, 133, 109 |
| RGB Percent | 77.25%, 52.16%, 42.75% |
| HSV | Hue: 16° Saturation: 44.67% Value: 77.25% |
| HSL | hsl(16, 43, 60) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.49 Yellow: 44.67 Key: 22.75 |
| YIQ | Y: 149.4 I: 45.85 Q: 6.07 |
| XYZ | X: 34.175 Y: 29.752 Z: 18.407 |
| CIE Lab | L:61.44 a:21.753 b:22.93 |
| CIE Luv | L:61.44 u:45.809 v:25.187 |
| Decimal | 12944749 |
| Hunter Lab | 54.545, 16.384, 18.174 |
