RAL Classic Chestnut brown RAL 8015
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- Chestnut brown for exterior (2 photos)
- RAL Classic Chestnut brown reviews (1 photo)
- What are RAL Classic Chestnut brown undertones?
- Is Chestnut brown RAL 8015 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Chestnut brown
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Chestnut brown RAL 8015
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 8015 |
| Name: | Chestnut brown |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Chestnut brown?
RAL Classic Chestnut brown RAL 8015 is a deep, earthy brown with a noticeable red cast, close to the color value #5E2F26. Its warmth keeps the shade from reading flat or nearly black, though it can appear darker in low-light rooms. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, or a single wall where a grounded, substantial color is wanted. Pale cream, warm beige, muted olive, and natural oak give Chestnut brown a softer setting, while black metal and aged brass emphasize its depth. On exterior woodwork, this color pairs especially well with light stone, off-white render, or brick.
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LRV of Chestnut brown
Chestnut brown has an LRV of 7.67% 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 7.67%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5E2F26 |
| RGB Decimal | 94, 47, 38 |
| RGB Percent | 36.86%, 18.43%, 14.90% |
| HSV | Hue: 10° Saturation: 59.57% Value: 36.86% |
| HSL | hsl(10, 42, 26) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.0 Yellow: 59.57 Key: 63.14 |
| YIQ | Y: 60.027 I: 30.899 Q: 7.141 |
| XYZ | X: 5.983 Y: 4.553 Z: 2.397 |
| CIE Lab | L:25.422 a:20.352 b:15.364 |
| CIE Luv | L:25.422 u:31.692 v:11.45 |
| Decimal | 6172454 |
| Hunter Lab | 21.338, 12.705, 8.277 |
