RAL Effect RAL 560-6
| Code: | RAL 560-6 |
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| Brand: | RAL Effect |
What color is RAL Effect RAL 560-6?
Let’s dive into a full RAL 560-6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 560-6. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
RAL Effect RAL 560-6 reviews
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What are RAL Effect RAL 560-6 undertones?
The undertone of RAL 560-6 can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#7D6E7F
RGB code:
125, 110, 127
Is RAL Effect RAL 560-6 cool or warm?
With a hue of 293° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 560-6 HSL code: 293, 7%, 46%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
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 560-6
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 purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
LRV of RAL 560-6
RAL 560-6 has an LRV of 17.76% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 17.76%, 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 | #7D6E7F | |
| RGB Decimal | 125, 110, 127 | |
| RGB Percent | 49.02%, 43.14%, 49.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 293° Saturation: 13.39% Value: 49.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(293, 7, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.57 Magenta: 13.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 116.423 I: 3.476 Q: 8.463 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.863 Y: 17.044 Z: 22.422 | |
| CIE Lab | L:48.316 a:9.18 b:-7.215 | |
| CIE Luv | L:48.316 u:7.429 v:-11.44 | |
| Decimal | 8220287 | |
| Hunter Lab | 41.285, 4.986, -3.301 |
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