RAL Classic Clay brown RAL 8003
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| Code: | RAL 8003 |
| Name: | Clay brown |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Clay brown?
RAL Classic Clay brown RAL 8003 is a deep, warm brown with a clear earthy orange cast drawn from its #7E4B27 value. It reads richer and more grounded than a neutral brown, especially in daylight, where its clay-like warmth becomes more apparent. In lower or warmer artificial light, this shade can appear deeper and slightly more muted. Use Clay brown on cabinetry, a fireplace surround, or an accent wall where its depth can anchor lighter finishes. It pairs well with creamy off-whites, sand-toned plaster, terracotta textiles, aged brass, and natural oak.
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What are RAL Classic Clay brown undertones?
Clay brown is a deep, soft terracotta. The HEX sample leans orange; 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:
126, 75, 39
Is RAL Classic Clay brown cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 25° on the HSL hue wheel, this brown sits firmly on the warm side.
RAL 8003 Clay brown HSL code: 25, 53%, 32%
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 Clay 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 brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Clay brown:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
RAL 8003
Clay brown
Darker shades
RAL 8003
Clay 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 Clay brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as RAL Classic Pigeon blue and Black blue.
LRV of Clay brown
Clay brown has an LRV of 12.78% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.78%, 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 | #7E4B27 |
| RGB Decimal | 126, 75, 39 |
| RGB Percent | 49.41%, 29.41%, 15.29% |
| HSV | Hue: 25° Saturation: 69.05% Value: 49.41% |
| HSL | hsl(25, 53, 32) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 40.48 Yellow: 69.05 Key: 50.59 |
| YIQ | Y: 86.145 I: 41.959 Q: -0.415 |
| XYZ | X: 11.487 Y: 9.615 Z: 3.17 |
| CIE Lab | L:37.143 a:18.143 b:30.1 |
| CIE Luv | L:37.143 u:38.752 v:26.758 |
| Decimal | 8276775 |
| Hunter Lab | 31.009, 11.861, 15.645 |
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