RAL Classic Pearl blackberry RAL 4012
| Code: | RAL 4012 |
| Name: | Pearl blackberry |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Pearl blackberry?
Let’s dive into a full Pearl blackberry paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 4012. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Pearl blackberry for exterior
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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are RAL Classic Pearl blackberry undertones?
The undertone of Pearl blackberry can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#6A6B7F
RGB code:
106, 107, 127
Is RAL Classic Pearl blackberry RAL 4012 cool or warm?
With a hue of 237° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 4012 Pearl blackberry HSL code: 237, 9%, 46%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
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.
How light temperature affects Pearl blackberry
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Pearl blackberry:
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 Pearl blackberry with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 57, such as RAL Classic Pebble grey and Brown green.
LRV of Pearl blackberry
Pearl blackberry has an LRV of 25.34% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 25.34%, 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 | #6A6B7F | |
| RGB Decimal | 106, 107, 127 | |
| RGB Percent | 41.57%, 41.96%, 49.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 237° Saturation: 16.54% Value: 49.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(237, 9, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.54 Magenta: 15.75 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 108.981 I: -7.023 Q: 6.012 | |
| XYZ | X: 15.031 Y: 15.112 Z: 22.198 | |
| CIE Lab | L:45.787 a:4.066 b:-11.181 | |
| CIE Luv | L:45.787 u:-1.678 v:-16.185 | |
| Decimal | 6974335 | |
| Hunter Lab | 38.874, 0.991, -6.644 |
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