RAL 490-2

RAL Effect

RAL Effect RAL 490-2 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full RAL 490-2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 490-2. 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.

Color code:RAL 490-2
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Brand:RAL Effect

RAL 490-2 for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

RAL 490-2 on kitchen cabinets

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

RAL 490-2 reviews

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

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LRV of RAL 490-2

RAL 490-2 has an LRV of 67.59% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 67.59% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are RAL Effect RAL 490-2 undertones?

Red is RAL Effect RAL 490-2 undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F7CAC3

RGB code:

247, 202, 195

Is RAL Effect RAL 490-2 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 8° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 490-2 HSL code: 8, 76%, 87%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Pink undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Color comparison

RAL 490-2 vs RAL 450-1

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

RAL Effect  RAL 490-2 vs RAL Effect  RAL 450-1RAL Effect  RAL 490-2
LRV: 67.59%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 66.27%
Light color
Temperature: warm

RAL 490-2 vs RAL 480-3

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

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LRV: 67.59%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 58.83%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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HEX#F7CAC3copy color code
RGB Decimal247, 202, 195copy color code
RGB Percent96.86%, 79.22%, 76.47%copy color code
HSVHue: 8° Saturation: 21.05% Value: 96.86%copy color code
HSLhsl(8, 76, 87)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.22 Yellow: 21.05 Key: 3.14copy color code
YIQY: 214.657 I: 29.065 Q: 7.341copy color code
XYZX: 69.328 Y: 65.958 Z: 60.694copy color code
CIE LabL:84.975 a:14.847 b:9.496copy color code
CIE LuvL:84.975 u:28.345 v:11.146copy color code
Decimal16239299copy color code
Hunter lab81.214, 10.25, 12.541copy color code