RAL Effect RAL 320-M
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| Code: | RAL 320-M |
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| Brand: | RAL Effect |
What color is RAL Effect RAL 320-M?
Let's dive into a full RAL 320-M paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 320-M. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
RAL Effect RAL 320-M on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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What are RAL Effect RAL 320-M undertones?
RAL 320-M is a midtone, clear caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; 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:
RGB code:
185, 115, 30
Is RAL Effect RAL 320-M cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 33° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
RAL 320-M HSL code: 33, 72%, 42%
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 RAL 320-M
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
LRV of RAL 320-M
RAL 320-M has an LRV of 21.12% 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 21.12%, 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 | #B9731E |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 115, 30 |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 45.10%, 11.76% |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 83.78% Value: 72.55% |
| HSL | hsl(33, 72, 42) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.84 Yellow: 83.78 Key: 27.45 |
| YIQ | Y: 126.24 I: 69.027 Q: -11.644 |
| XYZ | X: 26.375 Y: 22.672 Z: 4.215 |
| CIE Lab | L:54.733 a:21.243 b:54.296 |
| CIE Luv | L:54.733 u:57.24 v:49.741 |
| Decimal | 12153630 |
| Hunter Lab | 47.615, 15.547, 28.082 |
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