RAL 8003

RAL Classic Clay brown

RAL Classic Clay brown RAL 8003 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Clay brown paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 8003. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:RAL 8003
Color name: Clay brown
Brand:RAL Classic

Clay brown for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Clay brown

Clay brown RAL 8003 has an LRV of 12.78% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 12.78% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are RAL Classic Clay brown undertones?

Red is RAL Classic Clay brown 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#7E4B27

RGB code:

126, 75, 39

Is RAL Classic Clay brown RAL 8003 cool or warm?

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cool colors

With a hue of 25° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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 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.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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

Clay brown RAL 8003 vs Copper brown RAL 8004

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

RAL Classic  Clay brown RAL 8003 vs RAL Classic  Copper brown RAL 8004RAL Classic  Clay brown RAL 8003
LRV: 12.78%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 13.54%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Clay brown RAL 8003 vs RAL 320-5

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

RAL Classic  Clay brown RAL 8003 vs RAL Effect  RAL 320-5RAL Classic  Clay brown RAL 8003
LRV: 12.78%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 10.19%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#7E4B27copy color code
RGB Decimal126, 75, 39copy color code
RGB Percent49.41%, 29.41%, 15.29%copy color code
HSVHue: 25° Saturation: 69.05% Value: 49.41%copy color code
HSLhsl(25, 53, 32)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 40.48 Yellow: 69.05 Key: 50.59copy color code
YIQY: 86.145 I: 41.959 Q: -0.415copy color code
XYZX: 11.487 Y: 9.615 Z: 3.17copy color code
CIE LabL:37.143 a:18.143 b:30.1copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.143 u:38.752 v:26.758copy color code
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Hunter lab31.009, 11.861, 15.645copy color code
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