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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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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| 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 |
