What is the HEX code for RAL Effect RAL 180-3?

The hexadecimal color code for RAL Effect RAL 180-3 undertone is #C7DBEB .

What is the RGB code of RAL Effect RAL 180-3?

RGB code is 199, 219, 235 . 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 180-3

Q: Is RAL Effect RAL 180-3 cool or warm?

RAL Effect RAL 180-3 is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are RAL Effect RAL 180-3 undertones?

Blue is RAL Effect RAL 180-3 undertone color.

Code:	RAL 180-3
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Brand:	RAL Effect

What color is RAL Effect RAL 180-3?

Let’s dive into a full RAL 180-3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 180-3. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

RAL Effect RAL 180-3 reviews

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What are RAL Effect RAL 180-3 undertones?

The undertone of RAL 180-3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#C7DBEB

RGB code:

199, 219, 235

Is RAL Effect RAL 180-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 207° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 180-3 HSL code: 207, 47%, 85%

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.
Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

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 180-3

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 180-3

RAL 180-3 has an LRV of 67.72% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 67.72%, 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	#C7DBEB
RGB Decimal	199, 219, 235
RGB Percent	78.04%, 85.88%, 92.16%
HSV	Hue: 207° Saturation: 15.32% Value: 92.16%
HSL	hsl(207, 47, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.32 Magenta: 6.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 7.84
YIQ	Y: 214.844 I: -17.06 Q: 0.748
XYZ	X: 63.875 Y: 68.802 Z: 88.49
CIE Lab	L:86.406 a:-3.444 b:-10.079
CIE Luv	L:86.406 u:-11.413 v:-15.151
Decimal	13097963
Hunter Lab	82.947, -7.699, -5.189