RAL Effect RAL 640-1
| Code: | RAL 640-1 |
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| Brand: | RAL Effect |
What color is RAL Effect RAL 640-1?
Let’s dive into a full RAL 640-1 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 640-1. 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 640-1 for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
RAL Effect RAL 640-1 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
RAL Effect RAL 640-1 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
RAL Effect RAL 640-1 reviews
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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What are RAL Effect RAL 640-1 undertones?
The undertone of RAL 640-1 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#49A0C5
RGB code:
73, 160, 197
Is RAL Effect RAL 640-1 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 198° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
RAL 640-1 HSL code: 198, 52%, 53%
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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 640-1
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:
4000K
LRV of RAL 640-1
RAL 640-1 has an LRV of 25.69% 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 25.69%, 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 | #49A0C5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 160, 197 | |
| RGB Percent | 28.63%, 62.75%, 77.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 198° Saturation: 62.94% Value: 77.25% | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 52, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 62.94 Magenta: 18.78 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 22.75 | |
| YIQ | Y: 138.205 I: -63.733 Q: -6.889 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.392 Y: 30.587 Z: 57.374 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.157 a:-14.86 b:-26.787 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.157 u:-34.815 v:-39.515 | |
| Decimal | 4825285 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.305, -14.831, -22.794 | |
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