RAL Classic Pure red RAL 3028

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Pure red for exterior (1 photo)
RAL Classic Pure red reviews (7 photos)
What are RAL Classic Pure red undertones?
Is Pure red RAL 3028 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Pure red
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Pure red RAL 3028
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 3028
Name:	Pure red
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Pure red?

RAL Classic Pure red RAL 3028 is a strong, saturated red with a distinctly warm cast, reflected in its #CC2C24 color value. It reads as clear and energetic rather than dark or wine-toned, making a bold statement on a front door, accent wall, or painted furniture. Bright daylight keeps this shade vivid, while lower lighting can bring out its deeper, more grounded side. Pair Pure red with crisp white for sharp contrast, charcoal for a graphic look, or pale wood and warm metals to soften its intensity. In larger doses, it is best reserved for spaces that can handle a confident hit of color, such as a dining area, entryway, or exterior detail.

Pure red 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 warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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RAL Classic Pure red reviews (7 photos)

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

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What are RAL Classic Pure red undertones?

Pure red is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#CC2C24

RGB code:

204, 44, 36

Is RAL Classic Pure red cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 3° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 3028 Pure red HSL code: 3, 70%, 47%

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 Pure red

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 red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Pure red:

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 3028
Pure red

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 Pure red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 183, such as RAL Classic Pastel blue and Mint turquoise.

RAL 3028
Pure red

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LRV of Pure red

Pure red has an LRV of 17.29% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 17.29%, 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	#CC2C24
RGB Decimal	204, 44, 36
RGB Percent	80.00%, 17.25%, 14.12%
HSV	Hue: 3° Saturation: 82.35% Value: 80.0%
HSL	hsl(3, 70, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 78.43 Yellow: 82.35 Key: 20.0
YIQ	Y: 90.928 I: 97.915 Q: 31.356
XYZ	X: 26.124 Y: 14.77 Z: 3.144
CIE Lab	L:45.318 a:60.789 b:44.362
CIE Luv	L:45.318 u:122.885 v:28.684
Decimal	13380644
Hunter Lab	38.432, 54.078, 22.052