RAL Classic Black brown RAL 8022
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- RAL Classic RAL 8022 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Black brown for exterior (5 photos)
- RAL Classic Black brown reviews (2 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Black brown undertones?
- Is Black brown RAL 8022 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black brown
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black brown RAL 8022
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 8022 |
| Name: | Black brown |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Black brown?
RAL Classic Black brown RAL 8022 is an exceptionally deep near-black with a softly muted charcoal cast. At #1A1719, it reads almost black in low light, while brighter daylight can reveal its subtle, slightly warm dark-gray character. This shade is well suited to exterior metalwork, front doors, window frames, and cabinetry where a strong outline is wanted without the sharper look of pure black. Pair Black brown with pale stone, warm off-whites, natural oak, or brushed brass for contrast and texture. On large interior walls, it is best used in rooms with generous daylight or balanced with lighter flooring and furnishings.
RAL Classic RAL 8022 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Black brown for exterior (5 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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RAL Classic Black brown reviews (2 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Black brown undertones?
Black brown is a very dark, near-neutral near-black. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
26, 23, 25
Is RAL Classic Black brown cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 320°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
RAL 8022 Black brown HSL code: 320, 6%, 10%
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 Black brown
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Black brown:
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 Black brown with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 140, such as RAL Classic Fir green and Pine green.
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LRV of Black brown
Black brown has an LRV of 4.57% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 4.57%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #1A1719 |
| RGB Decimal | 26, 23, 25 |
| RGB Percent | 10.20%, 9.02%, 9.80% |
| HSV | Hue: 320° Saturation: 11.54% Value: 10.2% |
| HSL | hsl(320, 6, 10) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.54 Yellow: 3.85 Key: 89.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 24.125 I: 1.145 Q: 1.257 |
| XYZ | X: 0.908 Y: 0.903 Z: 1.046 |
| CIE Lab | L:8.152 a:1.982 b:-0.872 |
| CIE Luv | L:8.152 u:0.919 v:-0.675 |
| Decimal | 1709849 |
| Hunter Lab | 9.501, 0.431, 0.124 |
