What is the HEX code for RAL Effect RAL 170-2?

The hexadecimal color code for RAL Effect RAL 170-2 undertone is #A6ADBD .

What is the RGB code of RAL Effect RAL 170-2?

RGB code is 166, 173, 189 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

RAL Effect RAL 170-2

Q: Is RAL Effect RAL 170-2 cool or warm?

RAL Effect RAL 170-2 is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are RAL Effect RAL 170-2 undertones?

Blue is RAL Effect RAL 170-2 undertone color.

Code:	RAL 170-2
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Brand:	RAL Effect

What color is RAL Effect RAL 170-2?

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What are RAL Effect RAL 170-2 undertones?

The undertone of RAL 170-2 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#A6ADBD

RGB code:

166, 173, 189

Is RAL Effect RAL 170-2 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 222° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 170-2 HSL code: 222, 15%, 70%

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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 RAL 170-2

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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LRV of RAL 170-2

RAL 170-2 has an LRV of 41.74% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 41.74%, 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	#A6ADBD
RGB Decimal	166, 173, 189
RGB Percent	65.10%, 67.84%, 74.12%
HSV	Hue: 222° Saturation: 12.17% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(222, 15, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.17 Magenta: 8.47 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 172.731 I: -9.313 Q: 3.498
XYZ	X: 39.852 Y: 41.668 Z: 54.073
CIE Lab	L:70.641 a:0.778 b:-9.0
CIE Luv	L:70.641 u:-4.689 v:-13.708
Decimal	10923453
Hunter Lab	64.551, -2.762, -4.481