What is the HEX code for RAL Effect RAL 480-M?

The hexadecimal color code for RAL Effect RAL 480-M undertone is #A87579 .

What is the RGB code of RAL Effect RAL 480-M?

RGB code is 168, 117, 121 . 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 480-M

Q: Is RAL Effect RAL 480-M cool or warm?

RAL Effect RAL 480-M is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are RAL Effect RAL 480-M undertones?

Red is RAL Effect RAL 480-M undertone color.

Code:	RAL 480-M
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Brand:	RAL Effect

What color is RAL Effect RAL 480-M?

RAL 480-M by RAL Effect is a muted pink color. This shade can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, nursery, and garden rooms RAL 480-M has barely any of the yellow pigment found in most pinks, making it feel bluer. It is possible to pair with a green-based white for a timeless finish.

The nearest colors to RAL 480-M are RAL Effect RAL 490-M and RAL Effect RAL 490-5, which are also muted pink colors.

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What are RAL Effect RAL 480-M undertones?

RAL 480-M has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A87579

RGB code:

168, 117, 121

Is RAL Effect RAL 480-M cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 355°, this dark pink reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

RAL 480-M HSL code: 355, 23%, 56%

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 480-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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark pink shade looks under different lighting:

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LRV of RAL 480-M

RAL 480-M has an LRV of 23.52% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 23.52%, 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	#A87579
RGB Decimal	168, 117, 121
RGB Percent	65.88%, 45.88%, 47.45%
HSV	Hue: 355° Saturation: 30.36% Value: 65.88%
HSL	hsl(355, 23, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.36 Yellow: 27.98 Key: 34.12
YIQ	Y: 132.705 I: 29.106 Q: 12.033
XYZ	X: 25.961 Y: 22.429 Z: 21.046
CIE Lab	L:54.48 a:20.622 b:5.879
CIE Luv	L:54.48 u:32.714 v:4.275
Decimal	11040121
Hunter Lab	47.36, 14.969, 6.804