RAL 790-M

RAL Effect

RAL Effect RAL 790-M paint color review

Let’s dive into a full RAL 790-M paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 790-M. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:RAL 790-M
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Brand:RAL Effect

RAL 790-M reviews

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LRV of RAL 790-M

RAL 790-M has an LRV of 3.78% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 3.78% 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 790-M undertones?

Red is RAL Effect RAL 790-M 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#221F1D

RGB code:

34, 31, 29

Is RAL Effect RAL 790-M cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 24° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 790-M HSL code: 24, 8%, 12%

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 Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey 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 790-M vs Black blue RAL 5004

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

RAL Effect  RAL 790-M vs RAL Classic  Black blue RAL 5004RAL Effect  RAL 790-M
LRV: 3.78%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 4.62%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

RAL 790-M vs Signal black RAL 9004

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

RAL Effect  RAL 790-M vs RAL Classic  Signal black RAL 9004RAL Effect  RAL 790-M
LRV: 3.78%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 5.69%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#221F1Dcopy color code
RGB Decimal34, 31, 29copy color code
RGB Percent13.33%, 12.16%, 11.37%copy color code
HSVHue: 24° Saturation: 14.71% Value: 13.33%copy color code
HSLhsl(24, 8, 12)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.82 Yellow: 14.71 Key: 86.67copy color code
YIQY: 31.669 I: 2.43 Q: 0.012copy color code
XYZX: 1.371 Y: 1.409 Z: 1.362copy color code
CIE LabL:12.016 a:0.966 b:1.88copy color code
CIE LuvL:12.016 u:1.324 v:1.332copy color code
Decimal2236189copy color code
Hunter lab11.869, -0.147, 1.506copy color code
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