# RAL Classic Heather violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/heather-violet-ral-4003](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-violet-ral-4003)

RAL Classic Heather violet RAL 4003 is a medium-depth pink-violet with a clear rosy cast and enough purple to keep it from reading as plain pink. Its #C4618C value gives it a moderately saturated, slightly softened appearance rather than a pale pastel finish. In cooler daylight, the violet side is more noticeable, while warm bulbs tend to bring forward its red-pink undertone. Heather violet makes a characterful choice for a feature wall, painted cabinetry, or a small powder room, where its depth can be appreciated up close. Pair it with soft off-whites, warm gray, deep plum accents, or natural oak and brass for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Heather violet
- **Color code:** RAL 4003
- **HEX:** #C4618C
- **RGB:** 196, 97, 140
- **LRV:** 24.50%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple, Pink
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 334° Saturation: 50.51% Value: 76.86%
- **HSL:** hsl(334, 46, 57)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.51 Yellow: 28.57 Key: 23.14
- **YIQ:** Y: 131.503 I: 45.176 Q: 34.324
- **XYZ:** X: 31.774 Y: 22.181 Z: 27.412
- **CIE Lab:** L:54.219 a:44.347 b:-5.219
- **CIE Luv:** L:54.219 u:61.085 v:-15.128
- **Decimal:** 12870028
- **Hunter Lab:** 47.097, 38.005, -1.541

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 510-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-510-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 520-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-520-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 510-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-510-5)
- [RAL Classic Telemagenta](https://plan-home.com/color/telemagenta-ral-4010)
- [RAL Effect RAL 480-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-480-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 470-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-470-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 520-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-520-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 490-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-490-5)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Telemagenta](https://plan-home.com/color/telemagenta-ral-4010)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Black green](https://plan-home.com/color/black-green-ral-6012)
- [RAL Classic Pine green](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-green-ral-6028)
- [RAL Classic Patina green](https://plan-home.com/color/patina-green-ral-6000)
- [RAL Classic Signal green](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-green-ral-6032)
- [RAL Classic Moss Green](https://plan-home.com/color/moss-green-ral-6005)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.