RAL Classic May green RAL 6017

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May green for exterior (4 photos)
RAL Classic May green reviews (4 photos)
What are RAL Classic May green undertones?
Is May green RAL 6017 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on May green
Monochromatic color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of May green RAL 6017
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 6017
Name:	May green
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic May green?

RAL Classic May green RAL 6017 is a mid-depth green with an earthy yellow-green cast, giving it a naturally grounded rather than blue-toned appearance. Its moderate saturation keeps it clear enough for painted cabinetry or a front door, while still feeling restrained on larger wall areas. In bright daylight, May green reads fresher and more leafy; under warm artificial light, its olive undertone becomes more noticeable. Pair it with warm white, putty, tan leather, pale oak, or matte black hardware for a practical, garden-adjacent palette. It also suits exterior trim and sheltered outdoor furniture where its solid depth holds up against brick, stone, and natural timber.

May green for exterior (4 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

@our_cottagehome

@okohaus.co.uk

@okohaus.co.uk

@kolorseal

RAL Classic May green reviews (4 photos)

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

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@blackwood.rv

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What are RAL Classic May green undertones?

May green is a midtone, soft olive green. The HEX sample leans yellow-green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

HEX value:

#587F40

RGB code:

88, 127, 64

Is RAL Classic May green cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 97°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

RAL 6017 May green HSL code: 97, 33%, 37%

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 May green

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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2000K

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7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic May green:

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.

Darker shades

RAL 6017
May green

RAL 6010
Grass green

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LRV of May green

May green has an LRV of 20.05% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 20.05%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#587F40
RGB Decimal	88, 127, 64
RGB Percent	34.51%, 49.80%, 25.10%
HSV	Hue: 97° Saturation: 49.61% Value: 49.8%
HSL	hsl(97, 33, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 30.71 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 49.61 Key: 50.2
YIQ	Y: 108.157 I: -2.995 Q: -27.856
XYZ	X: 12.539 Y: 17.623 Z: 7.59
CIE Lab	L:49.036 a:-25.794 b:29.82
CIE Luv	L:49.036 u:-19.419 v:38.863
Decimal	5799744
Hunter Lab	41.98, -20.149, 18.666